New I-9 Form With “Smart” Features Approved; Employers Must Start Using New Version by January 22, 2017
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has given final approval to a new version of the Employment
Medical Marijuana Update: Half of the States Now Have “Compassionate Use” Statutes
Following the enactment of two new state laws, half of the states in the U.S. (plus the District of Columbia)
Fifth Circuit Rules In Texas v. EEOC That State Can Challenge EEOC’s 2012 Criminal Records Guidance
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a surprising decision recently when
NT Lakis Lawyers Create “Federal Compliance Initiative Scorecard” Summarizing Major Employment-Related Actions Undertaken During the Obama Administration
In light of the very active employment-related regulatory and policy agenda that has been pursued by federal enforcement agencies during
Efforts To Prohibit Employers from Inquiring About Applicants’ Criminal Histories Continue to Proliferate
At last count, at least seven states and numerous local jurisdictions now prohibit private employers from asking job applicants about
Congress Paves Way for Hair Testing of Commercial Truck Drivers
Recently, the U.S. Congress approved, and President Obama signed into law, an amendment to comprehensive highway funding legislation that would
Changes to I-9 Form Designed To Enhance Electronic Functionality
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the unit within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees the employment eligibility
E-Verify Update: USCIS Announces Website Design Changes
E-Verify is the internet-based employment authorization verification database that allows participating employers to electronically verify the work authorization of all
Senate Committee Unanimously Advances “Ban-the-Box” Bill Covering Federal Contractors
U.S. Senate Committee recently gave unanimous approval to proposed legislation that would bar federal contractors from asking applicants for criminal
Settlement Reached in High Profile Lawsuit Brought by EEOC Challenging BMW’s Criminal Records Check Policy
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced settlement of a class-based lawsuit brought by the agency accusing BMW