Construction employers in Texas face heightened scrutiny from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)regarding Form I-9 compliance. To mitigate risks, it’s crucial to conduct voluntary internal audits, ensuring all I-9 formsare complete and accurate. Employers…
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DOJ Accuses Illinois of Interfering with Federal Immigration Policy Via Workplace Privacy Law
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois, alleging that the state’s workplace privacy law,SB0508, interferes with federal immigration enforcement. The law prohibits employers from voluntarily using E-Verifyunless mandated by federal…
California Privacy Protection Agency Fines Retailer Over CCPA Violations
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) fined Todd Snyder, Inc. $345,178 for violating the CaliforniaConsumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The company failed to process consumer opt-out requests for 40 days due to improperconfiguration of its privacy portal, required…
Joyce, Jeffries Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prepare for Inevitable End to Federal Cannabis Prohibition
On April 17, 2025, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08)reintroduced the bipartisan Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment(PREPARE) Act. This legislation aims to establish a…
Federal Judge in Pennsylvania Reverses Dismissal of Medical Marijuana Cardholder’s DisabilityDiscrimination Claim
On April 11, 2025, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Colville reinstated a disability discrimination claim under thePennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) after a job applicant alleged his offer was rescinded following a preemployment drug screen. The applicant,…
A Job Applicant Can be Deepfaked into Existence in 70 Minutes, Cybersecurity Firm Finds
Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks reports that a fake job applicant can be created in just 70 minutes usingdeepfake technology, posing a significant threat to employers. These AI-generated candidates can deceive hiringmanagers during video interviews, potentially…
5 Ways to Identify AI Deepfakes Posing as Job Candidates
To identify AI-generated deepfake job candidates, experts recommend several strategies: 1. Request challengingactions: Ask candidates to perform tasks that are difficult for AI to replicate, such as placing a hand in front of theirface or turning their head at varying…
Why People are Lying on their Resumes
A recent survey by ResumeLab reveals that 70% of workers admit to lying on their resumes, with 37% doing sofrequently. The most common fabrications include embellishing job titles and responsibilities (52%), exaggerating thenumber of people managed (45%), and…
Spokane Approves First Ban the Address Ordinance in the Country
Spokane, Washington, has enacted the nation’s first “Ban the Address” ordinance, aiming to reduce employmentbarriers for individuals experiencing homelessness. Passed unanimously by the City Council, the law prohibitsemployers from inquiring about an…
Florida Firefighter Charged with Arson was Hired at Another Fire Department
A Florida firefighter, previously arrested in 2007 for setting a fire at a women’s club, was hired by Lake County FireRescue despite his expunged criminal record. Background checks, including those by the Florida Department of LawEnforcement, showed no criminal…