In Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that protections against arrest record discrimination under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act extend to non-criminal offenses, such as municipal citations. The court found the school…
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NJ State Police Agree to Clear Expungements In 120 Days
The New Jersey State Police have agreed to process expungement orders within 120 days, resolving a lawsuit over yearslong delays that left 46,000 orders unprocessed. The backlog grew after marijuana legalization increased expungement requests. Mediated by retired…
Kansas has a New Law on Background Checks After State Missed Ex-Official’s Fraud
Kansas enacted a new law requiring background checks for state employees handling sensitive financial data, following revelations that Jonathan L. Clayton, a Commerce official with a financial felony record, oversaw $100M in pandemic relief funds. Previously,…
Background Checks Surge for Substitute Teachers, as State No Longer Requires Bachelor’s Degree
Ohio has experienced a nearly 40% increase in background checks for substitute teachers following the removal of the bachelor’s degree requirement. The Ohio State Board of Education is facing increased demands with fewer staff. Since 2020, several bills have…
As Construction Faces ‘Significant Workforce Shortage,’ Utah Lawmakers Hold Bill TighteningImmigration Laws
Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to tighten immigration laws amid a significant workforce shortage in the construction industry. The proposed legislation would require employers to verify the immigration status of workers before hiring them. Critics argue this…
What to Do If ICE Comes Knocking at Your Business
With heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, businesses may face visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Companies should be prepared by designating a trained point of contact to handle ICE visits, knowing the type…
New Tennessee Immigration Enforcement Law: Key Measures and Implications
Tennessee’s new immigration enforcement law mandates that employers verify the legal status of their workers through the E-Verify system, effective January 1, 2025. Companies with more than 6 employees must use this federal tool to ensure employees are legally…
Immigration Enforcement Underway: Preparing for I-9 Inspections and Site Visits
Employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement, including I-9 inspections and site visits, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its focus on unauthorized workers. Employers must ensure I-9 forms are properly completed, maintain…
How Employers Can Navigate the Legal Ramifications of the DOJ’s New Directives for ImmigrationEnforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice’s new immigration enforcement directives impact employers by increasing penalties for hiring unauthorized workers. Employers must carefully navigate these directives, ensuring they comply with updated I-9 requirements, verify work…
Bill Punishing Businesses Knowingly Hiring Illegal Immigrant Passes Indiana House
Indiana House lawmakers passed House Bill 1531, which would penalize businesses with more than 10 employees that knowingly hire illegal immigrants. The bill, aimed at enforcing stricter immigration laws, introduces penalties like warnings, suspensions, and potential…