This Forbes article does a great job of tackling the issue of legalized marijuana and how it affects the workplace, including trying to comply with often conflicting federal, state and local laws. More states are adopting laws to legalize medical marijuana use, and several states have legalized recreational marijuana. It is confusing to say the least! And very difficult to create policies and procedures that comply with the varying laws while still protecting the workplace.

JDSupra published this article containing several questions and answers related to the Illinois Salary History Ban, which goes into effect Sunday, September 29, 2019. It’s a great resource - providing helpful guidance in understanding the new law.

This Forbes article explores three employment screening shortcuts in the hiring process that could put your company at risk, as well as suggestions on three alternate steps to consider instead.

The City of Columbia joined in with multiple other cities, states and municipalities and will no longer ask about criminal history on their initial employment application and will refrain from asking about previous salaries. The City is encouraging its vendors to follow suit. Read more here.

The Fifth Circuit determined that the EEOC’s guidance on considering arrest and conviction records in employment decisions amounts to a substantive rule and the agency doesn’t have the authority to create such a rule. Furthermore, the Fifth Circuit cited that the EEOC ran afoul of the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to provide notice to the public or allowing an opportunity to comment.