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Updated to reflect enhancements to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, effective August 10, 2026.
Updated to reflect forthcoming Luzerne County ban the box ordinance.
Updated to reflect forthcoming ban the box ordinance in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Updated to reflect changes to the Maine Substance Use Testing law, effective July 29, 2026.
Updated to reflect record-sealing enhancements to the First-Time Offender Law, effective July 1, 2026.
Updated to reflect a court ruling that creates a private right of action for applicants to sue covered employers for adverse hiring decisions based on cannabis test results.
Legal considerations for HR concerning employee background checks of job applicants and employees. Support on properly conducting background checks.