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Maine Revises Substance Use Testing Law: What Employers Need to Know About Workplace Drug Testing Requirements
Maine’s Substance Use Testing Law limits arbitrary workplace drug testing while allowing reasonable suspicion, criteria-based and compliant random testing programs. Learn what employers need to know as of July 29, 2026.
Jun 293 min read
HIPAA Privacy Policy Updates Required by February 16, 2026
Learn how the 2024 42 CFR Part 2 amendments impact HIPAA privacy policies. HR and screening professionals must update Notices of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026, to remain compliant.
Feb 123 min read
An Employer’s Guide to Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Learn how the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects job applicants and guides employers in using background checks. Discover key compliance steps, employee rights and penalties for violations.
Sep 23, 20253 min read
Oregon’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law for Healthcare Workers: What Employers Need to Know
Oregon’s new workplace violence prevention law for healthcare workers takes effect January 2026. Learn what SB 537 requires for hospitals, home health and hospice employers, including prevention plans, training, reporting and safety measures.
Sep 9, 20253 min read
End of E-Verify Alerts for Terminated Work Authorization Shifts Compliance Burden to Employers
The end of E-Verify termination alerts shifts the responsibility for tracking revoked work authorizations to employers. Learn what this change means and how to stay compliant.
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Iowa Employers Gain Flexibility Under Revised Drug and Alcohol Testing Law
Learn how Iowa’s 2025 updates to its drug testing law impact private employers, including changes to testing pool rules, notification methods and compliance responsibilities.
Jul 29, 20253 min read
Magallon v. Robert Half International, Inc. Class Action Settlement Highlights Importance of FCRA Compliance in Background Checks
Learn how the Magallon v. Robert Half International, Inc. class action lawsuit highlights the importance of FCRA compliance in pre-employment background checks.
Jul 24, 20253 min read
New Protected Class in Kansas City: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Criminal History Hiring Law
Learn how Kansas City's new criminal history hiring law (Ordinance 241074) impacts employers. Discover compliance tips, background check updates and fair chance hiring best practices.
Jul 3, 20253 min read
Beyond the Bench: The High Cost of FCRA Adverse Action Non-Compliance Observed from Wills v. Starbucks Corp.
Learn from the Wills v. Starbucks Corp. case about FCRA compliance, including the risks of failing to provide proper adverse action notices.
Dec 10, 20243 min read
The Importance of Compliance in Banking and the Mortgage Industry
This blog post discusses the importance of compliance in banking and the mortgage industry, and the implications of non-compliance.
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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