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Bill Passed in D.C. Prohibiting Firing of Employees for Failed Cannabis Drug Tests
Bill 24-109, titled the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022, was passed with unanimous support from the 13-member Council of the District of Columbia. Read More
Employer Drug-Testing Rules Clipped by Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization
By Eric B. Mack and Elizabeth McKenna on June 7, 2022 Read More
Tennessee to Require E-Verify for Employers with 35+ Employees
Beginning January 1, 2023, E-Verify participation will be mandatory for private employers with more than 35 employees anywhere in the world that operate in Tennessee. Read More
Michigan Supreme Court Order FAQs Aim to Clarify Court Record Access
As previously communicated, the Michigan Supreme Court amended Michigan Court Rule 1.109 allowing authorized individuals to obtain access to individual court records, provided that certain ID requirements are met. Read More
USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Extension Increase
The Temporary Final Rule (TFR), extending employment authorization and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) timelines, went into effect on May 4, 2022 Read More