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Alertness and Impairment: New Study Reveals Impact of Fatigue, Alcohol and Cannabis
Washington State University researchers, with Pulsar Informatics and the National Safety Council, conducted a pilot study examining how fatigue, alcohol, and cannabis affect alertness. Six male participants completed reaction time and driving tasks during extended…
AI Catches Up to California Employers: Regulations for Automated-Decision Systems Now in Effect
California’s new employment regulations, effective Oct. 1, 2025, govern the use of artificial intelligence and automated-decision systems (ADS) in hiring and employment practices. The rules prohibit discrimination through AI tools and hold employers—and their…
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 real-time monitoring. This system reviews overstay risks, criminal activity, and national security concerns using broad data sources. Employers may see…
EAD Revocation Guidance for E-Verify Employers
Employers using E-Verify must now rely on the new Status Change Report to identify employees with revoked Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), replacing earlier Case Alerts. If a revoked EAD is listed, reverification must be completed using Form I-9, Supplement…
How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts
Rapid changes to Temporary Protected Status and parolee work authorizations are challenging employers’ compliance efforts. Key TPS programs for Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal face expirations or terminations. Employers using E-Verify must regularly…
What is E-Verify, Which is Used to Vet Employment Eligibility? A Look at the System by the Numbers
E-Verify is a free, online government system used by about 1.4 million U.S. employers to verify work eligibility by matching employee documents with federal records. Established in 1996, it’s mandatory in 23 states for some employers but voluntary elsewhere. In 2024,…
Why Small Businesses Can No Longer Ignore Data Privacy Laws
State-level data privacy laws are rapidly spreading across the U.S., creating a complex patchwork that even small businesses must navigate. Compliance involves understanding which laws apply, updating privacy policies, managing consumer data requests, and securing…
With SB 53, California Puts AI Disclosure Requirements on the Map
California’s SB 53 requires large AI developers (≥$500M revenue) to publicly disclose safety frameworks, report critical risks, and protect whistleblowers. The law establishes a reporting system for safety incidents, penalties up to $1 million, and a government…
Colorado Shuts Down Lawyer Who Lied About Credentials, Created Fake Employee
Shineth Gonzales, who falsely claimed a Harvard law degree and misrepresented herself as an attorney, agreed to close her two Colorado businesses and never work in immigration services again. She overcharged clients, created a fake employee, and provided unqualified…
CT Nurse in Fake College Degree Scandal Linked to Prison Inmate’s Overdose Death, Lawsuit Says
Tyler Cole, a 32-year-old inmate, died of a methadone overdose at Connecticut’s Garner Correctional Institution, prompting a lawsuit alleging negligent medical care. One nurse involved, Isaac Folorunsho, held a fraudulent nursing degree from a Florida school under…
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