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Minnesota, Iowa Modify Employer Drug Testing Requirements
Minnesota and Iowa have updated their employer drug testing laws. Minnesota now permits oral fluid testing for drugs,including cannabis, under its Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act. Employers must comply with statutoryrules, such as providing test results…
Oral Fluid Tests Are Not Valid Indicators of Cannabis Exposure or Impairment
Recent studies indicate that oral fluid tests can detect recent cannabis use, but they may not accurately reflectimpairment levels. THC concentrations in saliva can remain elevated for extended periods, even after the effects havesubsided, leading to potential false…
THC Testing vs. Impairment: Legal Risks and Recent Employment Lawsuits
Courts are increasingly ruling that positive THC test results alone can’t prove on-the-job impairment. Employers relyingsolely on chemical tests face legal risk and costly verdicts. Legal protections in many states prohibit discipline basedonly on off-duty cannabis…
Colorado Expands Reach of Obligations for Processing Biometric Identifiers and Biometric Data
Effective July 1, 2025, Colorado’s Privacy Act expands to impose obligations on any organization handling biometricidentifiers or biometric data, even if previously exempt. Required actions include clear prior notice, informed consent, apublic written policy with…
California Approves Rules Regulating AI in Employment Decision-making
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, California’s Civil Rights Council has updated FEHA to cover AI-based employment tools,broadly defining “automated decision systems” and treating them as employer agents. The rules require retainingrelated records for four years and offer an…
ICE in Indian Country: 6 Considerations for Tribal Employers as Immigration Enforcement Agents Enter Homelands
Tribal employers, though sovereign, must comply with federal employment laws when hiring non-tribal workers. RecentICE enforcement in Indian Country highlights risks tied to Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance. Tribal businesses may notbe legally required to use E-Verify…
PA Bill Proposed to Verify Job Eligibility for Grant Recipients
A Pennsylvania bill (HB 1170) would require construction firms statewide to run all new hires through the federalE-Verify system to confirm legal work eligibility. Employers who fail to comply must terminate unauthorized employeesand report hires to the state labor…
Working in USA: Revoked Work Authorization Documents Now Flagged in E-Verify Reports of Employers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rolled out the E-Verify “Status Change Report” on June 20, 2025, lettingemployers detect revoked Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), and added a “Revoked Document Number”field on July 15. Employers must compare that…
AI, Deepfakes, and the Rise of the Fake Applicant – What Employers Need to Know
Generative AI enables fraudsters to craft fake resumes, identities, and video personas—especially targeting remoteroles. Within just 70 minutes, a convincing deepfake applicant can be created. Employers face risks ranging fromcompliance violations (e.g., child-labor…
California AG Issues Highest Fine to Date for CCPA Violations
On July 1, 2025, California’s Attorney General secured a landmark $1.55 million settlement with Healthline—thelargest to date under the CCPA. Healthline was found to have failed to honor opt-out requests, improperly sharedsensitive health-related article titles, and…
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