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OSHA Clarifies Position on Post-Accident Drug Testing Policies
In a recently released Standard Interpretation , the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) clarified its position as to whether certain types of drug testing constituted a violation of regulations prohibiting employers from discharging or discrimination against an employee for reporting a work-related injury or illness. Read More
FINGERPRINT CHECKS WILL SOON BE REQUIRED FOR SOUTH DAKOTA IN-HOME PROVIDERS
The Department of Health Service (DHS) will soon require a fingerprint background check for all employees hired to work in the homes of consumers. The DHS has not released detailed information regarding this regulation, however, the Department advises employers to review their respective criminal background check policies. Read More
San Francisco updates Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) Notice/Poster
The updated poster reflects recent amendments to the FCO. Read More
Connecticut Continues to Extend Protections to Employees under State Medical Marijuana Law, Rejects Federal Preemption Defense
BY DALE L. DEITCHLER AND ELIZABETH R. MCKENNA ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 This article was originally published on Littler Mendelson's website. Click here to read the original article . Read More
Eighth Circuit Holds Plaintiff Lacks Standing for Alleged Violations of the FCRA's Authorization and Disclosure Requirement
BY ROD M. FLIEGEL AND JULIE A. STOCKTON ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 This article was originally published on Littler Mendelson's website. Click here to read the original article . Read More