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.
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.
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.
The Minneapolis City Council recently passed Ordinance 2025-022, which was approved by the Mayor. The Ordinance goes into effect August 1, 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.
AI, Federal agency activity, impacts to the FCRA, criminal justice reform, marijuana legalization: what employers need to know about screening in 2025.
Effective December 5, 2024, Madison, Wisconsin amended its Equal Opportunities Ordinance to bring the law in further alignment with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) is considering amended rules that govern the Fair Chance Act. The comment period closed in September so employers should stay on alert for when the final changes are pushed through.
