For a second time this year, the state of Washington has enacted efforts to create a fair hiring landscape for Washingtonians. We previously covered Spokane, Washington’s “Ban the Address” Ordinance, aimed at protecting applicants from housing status and history-based discrimination. Now, legislators are targeting the weight an applicant’s criminal history carries in the employer’s hiring decisions.| Industry News
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky has been in the queue for quite some time, but it was not until earlier this year that the legislation went into effect. Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 into law on March 31, 2023, to legalize medical cannabis for residents in the state. The bill establishes the framework for the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program, detailing the processes for patients and caregivers to become cardholders.| Industry News
Earlier this year, we covered Kansas City’s efforts to expand employment protections for individuals with criminal histories. Meanwhile, Virginia has also been working towards reforming criminal justice practices and improving opportunities for those with criminal records through its Clean Slate Law. Passed in 2021, the initial effective date of Virginia’s Clean Slate Act was July 1, 2025. The legislation has recently seen some significant changes, including an implementation extension to...| Industry News
Although other states and jurisdictions have implemented laws and regulations to address certain aspects of AI use in business scenarios, Colorado was the first to enact a broader, more comprehensive set of rules and restrictions on private companies using AI statewide. Since then, other states appear to have noticed, notably Utah.| Industry News
In 2014, Minnesota implemented a “ban the box” law (Minnesota Statute 364.021) to help create a fairer hiring climate for Minnesotans with a criminal past trying to reintegrate into society. The law restricts employers from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer is made. As times change and needs evolve, Minneapolis continues to try to meet its community's specific needs and make sure the city's diverse voices are heard.| Industry News
On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made adjustments to Form I-9. These revisions were made to ensure the form accurately reflects statutory language and to modify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Notice. E-Verify was updated on April 3, 2025, to reflect the updated statutory language, providing new status selections during case creation.| Industry News
New E-Verify regulations in Illinois starting in 2025 outline employer guidelines and penalties to ensure fair use and compliance with state and federal laws.| news.verifiedcredentials.com
Virginia introduced new restrictions on consumer health data under SB 754, effective July 2025, focusing on reproductive and sexual health information.| news.verifiedcredentials.com