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Beyond Fingerprints: Navigating the Biometric Amendment to the Colorado Privacy Act
Starting July 1, 2025, Colorado’s Biometric Data Privacy Amendment introduces strict requirements for collectingbiometric data from individuals, including employees and job applicants. Employers must obtain limited-purposeconsent, follow a strict data deletion…
Does a DOT Drug or Alcohol Violation Prohibit a Driver from Operating ANY Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)?
A driver with a DOT drug or alcohol violation is prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) ininterstate commerce until they complete the Return-to-Duty process. However, if the driver operates a vehicle under26,001 lbs. intrastate, and the employer…
Texas Weed Laws: What You Need to Know
Texas expanded medical marijuana access under House Bill 46, allowing more patients and new consumptionmethods, while keeping strict THC limits and doctor approval. A vape ban restricts marketing and sales of certain ecigarettes and fully bans THC vapes. Meanwhile, a…
The ABCs of CBD? Kind of … 8th Circuit Affirms Termination of Employee Failing Drug Test for Hemp Pain Oil
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…
California’s New AI Regulations Take Effect Oct. 1: Here’s Your Compliance Checklist
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…
Be Prepared for More Audits of Your E-Verify Process
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…
Continuous Visa Vetting is Coming: What Employers Need to Know About Expanded Screening of Foreign Nationals
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…
EAD Revocation Guidance for E-Verify Employers
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,…
How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts
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…
Should Employers Use E-Verify for New Hires? Here are 7 Pros and Cons to Consider
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,…
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