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Texas Cannabis Laws Changed — But Employer THC Drug Testing Has Not
Although Texas has expanded access to medical cannabis and hemp-derived products, employer THC drug testing policies have not changed. Employers still have broad authority to test for marijuana and enforce zero-tolerance policies, even for legally obtained products. A…
The Delta-8 Dilemma- What Mississippi Employers (and Maybe Those in Other States) Need to Know About Drug Testing Policies and THC Products
The growing availability of Delta-8 THC products creates challenges for employer drug policies, particularly in Mississippi. A recent court decision found that an employee’s off-duty Delta-8 use, and positive drug test did not constitute workplace misconduct without…
Federally Funded Study Reveals Marijuana Breathalyzer Breakthrough With 3D Printed Roadside Tool Able to Detect THC
A federally funded study has demonstrated a potential breakthrough in marijuana breathalyzer technology using a low-cost, 3D-printed device that can detect THC in breath without lab analysis. The prototype uses chemical reactions that produce color changes to identify…
US FAA Proposes Fining American, Southwest Over Alleged Drug, Alcohol Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $255,000 fine against American Airlines for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing rules. Regulators say the airline allowed 12 flight attendants who previously tested positive to return to safety-sensitive…
Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana Home Cultivation Amid Concerns About Pesticide-Tainted Products, Poll Shows
A new poll finds 61% of Americans support legalizing home marijuana cultivation, even exceeding the share who use cannabis. Concerns about pesticide contamination are a major driver, with 72% of consumers worried about harmful chemicals and many preferring to grow…
Fingerprint Unveils AI-Enhanced Suspect Score to Combat Evolving Fraud Schemes
Fingerprint has introduced an AI-enhanced “Suspect Score” to improve fraud detection by replacing static models with adaptive machine learning. The system trains on each customer’s own labeled data, optimizing signal weighting to better reflect unique fraud patterns…
California Finalizes Regulations on Automated Decision‑Making Technology
California has finalized regulations on automated decision-making technology (ADMT), strengthening consumer protections under state privacy law. The rules require businesses to disclose when AI is used in significant decisions, offer opt-out rights, and provide…
EAD/TPS Work Authorization: What Employers Need to Know
Employers must closely monitor work authorization for employees with Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to rapidly changing rules driven by government actions and court rulings. Validity periods may extend beyond printed…
Immigrant Worker Protection Act: WA Employers Must Notify Workers of Federal Document Inspections
Washington’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act requires employers to notify employees within five business days when federal agents request to inspect I‑9 employment eligibility records, including posting notices and providing details about workers’ rights and…
E-Verify Integration in I-9 Platforms: Automation, Workflows, & Audit Trails
Modern I‑9 compliance platforms integrate with the federal E‑Verify system to automate and streamline employment eligibility verification. Yet, effective integration pulls employee data into E‑Verify, creates and tracks cases automatically, validates fields, manages…
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