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Michigan Bill Expands Criminal Record Expungement
Tags:Changes to legislation signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will automatically clear certain convictions from public view, ultimately removing barriers to securing housing and employment for Michigan residents. Read More
E-Verify Requirement - Employer Action Required on Tentative Nonconfirmations ("TNC") Within 10 Federal Government Working Days
Tags:This requirement applies to all E-Verify enrolled employers. Read More
Ban the Box Laws Amended Across States and Local Municipalities
Tags:"Ban the box" laws, which prohibit employers from inquiring about conviction or arrest records on initial applications, have been enacted in 36 states and more than 150 municipalities in the U.S. Three areas that have recently updated existing laws are California, Hawaii and St. Louis, Missouri. Read More
Temporary Verification with Form I-797 Possible Through December 1, 2020
Tags:Due to delays in production of the Form I-766, the USCIS has allowed applicants to instead use the Form I-797. Read More
Hawaii Amends its Ban the Box Law to Fortify Protections for Ex-Offenders
Tags:By Rod M. Fliegel on September 16, 2020 Read More