Massachusetts employers must include a specific notice on all job applications stating that requiring or administering alie detector test as a condition of employment is unlawful. This requirement stems from Massachusetts General LawsChapter 149, Section 19B, and…
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Hackers are Now Pretending to be Job Seekers to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are posing as jobs eekers, creating fake LinkedIn profiles and resume sites, to target recruiters and HRmanagers. Once they gain trust, victims are invited to view a resume that appears harmless but secretly delivers aWindows shortcut (.LNK) file….
Gov. DeSantis Signs Legislation Requiring Public Webpage on Background Check Rules
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 531, mandating the Agency for Health Care Administration create a publiclyaccessible webpage by January 1, 2026, that details Level 2 background-screening requirements for roles involvingvulnerable populations like children, the…
I-9 Audits and Site Visits: How Construction Employers Can Prepare Before the Feds Come Knocking
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…
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…







