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The 8th Circuit upheld an employer’s right to terminate an employee who tested positive for THC after using CBD oil,based on Arkansas’ at-will employment policy. State laws vary on protections for medical or recreational marijuanause, with some prohibiting adverse…
Starting October 1, 2025 California employers must comply with new regulations governing automated decision systems(ADS) used in hiring, promotion, and training. These rules prohibit discrimination based on protected categories andrequire accommodations for…
Employers are facing increased audits of their E-Verify processes amid heightened immigration enforcement. E-Verify,a federal system for confirming work authorization, is mandatory for federal contractors and optional for others. TheUSCIS may conduct Desk Reviews to…
The U.S. State Department is launching continuous vetting for all visa holders, shifting from periodic checks to realtime monitoring. This system reviews overstay risks, criminal activity, and national security concerns using broad datasources. Employers may see more…
Employers using E-Verify must now rely on the new Status Change Report to identify employees with revokedEmployment Authorization Documents (EADs), replacing earlier Case Alerts. If a revoked EAD is listed, reverificationmust be completed using Form I-9, Supplement B,…
Rapid changes to Temporary Protected Status and parolee work authorizations are challenging employers’ complianceefforts. Key TPS programs for Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal face expirations or terminations.Employers using E-Verify must regularly…
E-Verify helps employers quickly confirm new hires’ work authorization by electronically matching I-9 data withgovernment records. Benefits include faster verification, remote document review, and compliance protection.However, challenges include potential errors,…
A U.S. company faces GDPR obligations only if it intentionally “targets” people in the EU—through European-languagemarketing, EU domains, EU payment or shipping options, or dedicated contacts. Minimal incidental access (e.g. aEuropean visiting the site) generally does…
With no federal data privacy law, 20 states have enacted laws and ramped up enforcement. California fined Healthline$1.55 million for CCPA violations involving tracking technologies and poor disclosures. Connecticut finedTicketNetwork $85,000 for deficient privacy…
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, effective January 2026, applies to businesses using AI systems in Texasor serving Texas residents. Compliance requires clear policies on AI purpose, data use, performance evaluation, postdeployment monitoring, user safeguards,…