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DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Ukraine
Certain EADs will be extended through 10/19/2024 Read More
Automatic Extension Period for Certain EADs will Decrease on October 27, 2023
Rule change may cause workforce instability due to a lack of evidence of employment authorization Read More
Cruise Company Accused of FCRA Violations
The Plaintiff - Dariu Kirk - applied for a position with ACL in March 2023 and shortly thereafter was offered the job. According to the complaint, securing the position was contingent on Plaintiff successfully passing the pre-employment background check process and drug test. ACL screened the Plaintiff with the support of their third party consumer reporting agency ("CRA"). A week after applying for the job, Plaintiff was informed that upon... Read More
Monroe County in New York Passes Fair Chance Employment Act
Home to the City of Rochester, Monroe County passed a "Ban the Box" bill on August 8, 2023 Read More
Ohio Enacts Major Changes to School Employment Rule
Changes involve licensed individuals employed in schools that possess specific criminal conviction records Read More