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Nurse Sues Background Check Company Over Alleged FCRA Violations
Plaintiff Jennifer Malatek is suing First Advantage Background Services in U.S. District Court, claiming that the 'patently inaccurate' contents of a background check cost her a job Read More
New Law Bolsters Background Check Criteria for Employees Serving Arizona Seniors
In March, 2022 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill (SB) 1242 into law, imposing stricter requirements for staff working at residential care institutions, nursing care facilities and home health agencies Read More
Claim Filed Against Senior Care Home Alleging ADA and State Discrimination Law Violations
On April 20, 2022, Plaintiff Michelle Ustaszeski-Hutchinson filed a complaint accusing non-profit assisted living organization, Phoebe Ministries, of illegally withdrawing a job offer based on the results of a drug test Read More
HHS Proposed Rule Change for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs
On April 7, 2022, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule change concerning Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Testing Programs using urine. Read More
Operating Engineer Files Suit Claiming Wrongful Termination
The terminated employee filed claims against both his union and his employer, alleging breach of both the collective bargaining agreement and the duty of fair representation, in addition to violations of the ADA. Read More