The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system is a service provided by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to help attorneys and the public find federal court information. It allows users to search court records online and get access to federal court opinions, transcripts, and other documents. PACER is one of […]
Nevada Joins Growing List of Jurisdictions to Ban Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing
Written by Michael Goettig and Scott M. Cooper Effective January 1, 2020, it will be unlawful for Nevada employers to reject job applicants on the basis of a positive test for cannabis use. This follows a ballot initiative which made recreational marijuana use legal in the state in 2017, and places Nevada among a growing list […]
The Housing Stability And Tenant Protection Act Of 2019
Article by Max Rosenthal On June 14, 2019, many property owners took a significant financial loss on their real estate investments, with many of their buildings dropping as much as 25% in value overnight. This came on the heels of changes to the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act. Let’s dive a little deeper […]
Are You Background Checking Your Contractors? If So, Exercise Caution.
Written by Farella Braun + Martel LLP Employers who use background checks in their hiring processes are likely aware of the various requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and analogous state statutes. They must provide clear disclosures and obtain a signed authorization from employees and applicants before they obtain any third-party consumer reports on […]
More Box Banning? Trend to Prohibit Questions on Criminal History Continues
Written by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Can you ask a job applicant criminal history? As with so many legal questions, the answer is “it depends” — on where you work, in this case. A recently enacted law will change this answer for Colorado employers beginning as early as September 1, 2019. In just a […]
