Legislative Alert

ENACTED LEGISLATION

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Pre-employment drug screenings eliminated

Summary: On January 19, 2021, Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Executive Order suspending pre-employment drug screenings for public employees in non-safety sensitive positions. Pursuant to the new order, "Prospective employees who are not applying for employment in safety sensitive positions shall not be required to undergo a post-employment offer physical examination/drug test."

Impact(s): Atlanta, GA employers

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PROPOSED LEGISLATION

SOUTH DAKOTA: Bill introduced to remove certain convictions from background checks

Summary: SB 141 has been introduced, which would automatically remove any charge or conviction resulting from a Class 2 misdemeanor or a misdemeanor for the use or possession of marijuana after 10 years have passed.

Impact(s): All South Dakota employers

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