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Identity Verification is Now a Hiring Must-Have
Identity verification has become essential in hiring due to AI-generated resumes, synthetic IDs, and impersonationtactics outpacing traditional screening methods. It advises HR teams to use biometric and advanced identityverification tools — like ClearCheck and others…
Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) Approves Bayometric’s Live Scan Fingerprinting System
The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has approved Bayometric’s Live Scan Fingerprinting System forelectronic capture and submission of fingerprints to support background checks. The system meets Utah DPS and FBItechnical standards, enabling faster, more accurate…
Hair Testing More Reliable for Detecting Illegal Drug Use, HHS Panel Told
A recent Drug Testing Advisory Board meeting highlighted evidence suggesting hair drug testing may be more reliablethan urine testing for detecting illegal drug use, especially in trucking. Presenters noted hair tests offer a longerdetection window, are harder to…
Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
Should employers continue drug testing for marijuana as legalization spreads across many U.S. states? Whilemarijuana remains federally illegal, changing state laws are prompting employers to reconsider testing policies,especially where off-duty use is protected. It…
Marijuana’s Restrictive Federal Classification Isn’t Supported by Science, New Study Concludes
A new scientific review concludes that marijuana’s restrictive federal classification as a Schedule I drug — implyinghigh danger and no accepted medical use — isn’t supported by current science. Researchers argue that marijuana andsome other substances are less…
AI Trends for 2026 – Navigating the Patchwork of Laws and Risks When Using AI Tools
Employers are increasingly deploying AI tools to streamline key HR functions, from resume screening to performancemanagement and other workforce functions. In 2026, these tools are no longer experimental; some companies areembedding them in core HR functions. At the…
ICE Enforcement Puts Focus On E-Verify
As federal immigration agents increase workplace operations in the El Paso border region, a debate has intensifiedover the federal E-Verify system’s role in checking workers’ legal authorization to work. Supporters — including somelabor unions — say mandatory use…
Ohio’s E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Ohio’s new E-Verify law for nonresidential construction contractors takes effect March 19, 2026. It requires allnonresidential construction contractors, subcontractors, and labor brokers working in Ohio to use the federal E-Verifysystem to confirm the work eligibility…
One Month of Indiana’s Consumer Data Privacy Law . . . Where Do You Stand on Compliance?
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) took effect on January 1, 2026, and the Indiana Attorney Generalis now enforcing it through consumer complaints and proactive investigations. The law regulates how coveredbusinesses collect, use, disclose, store, and…
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Updates Go into Effect This Year
Connecticut’s legislature amended the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) through Senate Bill 1295, with mostchanges taking effect July 2026. The revisions broaden the law’s scope by lowering applicability thresholds, expandingsensitive data definitions (such as…
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