The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
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DOJ Settles Document Abuse Claim with California Company
On November 4, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an agreement with Rehrig Pacific Company (Rehrig Pacific) to resolve allegations that Rehrig Pacific had discriminated against an individual based on his citizenship status. Read More
New York Department of Labor Publishes FAQs Regarding Marijuana and the Workplace
Entitled " Adult Use Cannabis and the Workplace - New York Labor Law 201-D, " the guidance was designed to address questions related to the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act ("MRTA"). Read More
Equifax Canada Set to Release Freeze Designator Code in Q4 2022
The new code is in response to the October 2020 passage of Quebec Bill 53 - Credit Assessment Agents Act. Read More
Important Reminder: Clients Must Close All Finalized or Unnecessary E-Verify Cases
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has been cracking down on organizations that are failing to timely close their E-Verify cases. Failure to comply with USCIS policy guidelines may result in termination of an employer's E-Verify account. Read More
Zoom Accused of Hiring Discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Zoom improperly rejected an employment application due to the applicant's immigration status. Read More