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Austin, Texas “Bans the Box” for most employers
On March 24, 2016, the Austin City Council passed a “ Ban the Box ” ordinance that will impact most private employers within the City. Read More
New Form I-9? USCIS proposes changes to the employment eligibility verification form
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently proposed changes that will aim to minimize technical errors while helping customers to complete the Form I-9 on their computers. Read More
EEOC: Company’s “health history” form violated federal law
A Missouri-based farm products company violated the Americans with Disabilities and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Acts by requiring job applicants to complete a three-page health history form prior to being considered for employment. Read More
Driver files class action against trucking company over alleged violations of the FCRA
A class-action lawsuit was filed against CPC Logistics alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act after the company failed to notify an applicant of information uncovered on a DAC report prior to taking adverse action against him. Read More
Departments of Justice and Homeland Security release new I-9 audit guidelines
The guidance aims to help employers implement and conduct internal I-9 audits that are in compliance with the employer sanctions and anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Read More