Recent Resources

• New Mexico Enacts Medical Psilocybin Act

  • July 1, 2025

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• Employer Faces Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act Claims

  • June 2, 2025

  On March 7, 2025, the Western District of Pennsylvania issued a ruling on an employer’s motion to dismiss, focusing on the state’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) and the state’s Human Relations Act as it pertains to a medical marijuana user.

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• California Civil Rights Department Announces $100k Settlement with Employer

  • May 29, 2025

  On April 3, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) announced a $100,000 settlement with a nationwide trucking company over allegations the company violated the state’s Fair Chance Act.

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• Wisconsin Supreme Court Weighs in on “Arrest Record” Definition

  • May 27, 2025

  Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Act (FEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on a number of protected classes including, but not limited to, age, disability, military service and arrest and/or conviction record. Employers cannot refuse to hire individuals due to an arrest record unless the charges are still pending. Just what exactly constitutes an arrest record? The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently weighed in.

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• Asurint Introduces the Comprehensive Provider Profile Powered by Verisys

  • May 27, 2025

  Powerful new product transforms employee and contractor screening and monitoring across the health care industry.

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• Minneapolis, Minnesota Amends City’s Civil Rights Law Impacting Criminal History Use

  • May 21, 2025

  The Minneapolis City Council recently passed Ordinance 2025-022, which was approved by the Mayor. The Ordinance goes into effect August 1, 2025. 

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• Screen Your Screener: Vendor Assessment Checklist

  • May 19, 2025

  You’ve taken on the challenge of selecting a background screening provider...How can you find your way to the best possible partnership, without feeling like you’re studying for an advanced degree in background check essentials? Fear not—here's an easy-to-use checklist to help you through this process.

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• Spokane, Washington Passes “Ban the Address” Ordinance

  • May 14, 2025

  Spokane, Washington’s City Council passed Ordinance C36666, titled “Ban the Address” which was signed into law by the city’s Mayor. The Ordinance takes effect May 25, 2025. Impacted employers will want to check this out.

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