2022 ARCHIVES
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January click to expand
Staffing Firm Found Liable for Form I-9 Violations Resulting in Steep Financial Penalties
E-Verify Suffering from Intermittent Outages
Annual E-Verify Records Disposal Scheduled by USCIS for March 31, 2022
New Federal Fair Chance Act Applies to Federal Contractors and Agencies
Clothing Retailer Accused of Violating New York State Law
Delays Expected for Bangladesh Education Research
Boulder, Colorado Labcorp Now Requiring Appointments Scheduled in Advance
Upcoming Lunar New Year Holiday May Delay Some International Searches
Technical Issues Delay Certain Georgia County Courts
1/21/2022 Update: List of Courthouses Closed Due to COVID-19
Delays Expected for Philippines Searches Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
Registration Open - How to Ace the ICE Form I-9 Audit
FedEx Express National Service Disruption Due to Severe Winds at Memphis Hub
1/20/2022 Update: List of Courthouses Closed Due to COVID-19
Republic Day Expected to Delay India Searches on 1/26/2022
1/19/2022 Update: India Implements Local and Statewide Restrictions Again Due to COVID-19
Winter Weather Events May Impact FedEx Shipping
1/17/2022 Update: List of Courthouses Closed Due to COVID-19
Crittenden County, AR and Seminole County, GA Courthouses Closed Due to COVID-19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day May Cause Court Delays on Monday, January 17
Delays Expected for Kazakhstan Searches
Patient Service Center Delays Due to COVID-19
India Implements Local and Statewide Restrictions Again Due to COVID-19
Certain Courthouses Closed Due to Weather Today, January 7
FedEx Shipping Delays May Impact OHS Service Turnaround Times
Fee Increase for Ionia County, Michigan Civil and Criminal Searches
Delays Expected for Pima County, Arizona Court Searches
Delays Expected for Delaware Court Searches Due to Weather
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Truescreen Announces Integration of E-Verify Interface Control Agreement (ICA) Modifications
"Clean Slate" Law Now Effective in Utah
Mississippi Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Home Improvement Retailer Accused of FCRA Violations
Oregon Bill Prohibits Requiring Driver's License as a Condition of Employment
Worker Accuses Former Employer of Wrongful Termination
Container Manufacturer Accused of Disability Discrimination
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Begins Issuing Modified Forms I-94
Mattress Manufacturer Accused of Hiring Violations
Reminder: Clients Must Close Finalized or Unnecessary E-Verify Cases
DOT Announces 2022 Random Test Rates
Multiple Russia Searches Suspended
2/25/2022 Update: Ukraine Searches Unavailable
Fee Increase for George County, Mississippi Court Searches
Winter Storm Delays Benton and Washington County, Arkansas Court Searches
FedEx Express National Service Disruption Due to Disruptions at Memphis Hub
2/24/2022 Update: India Relaxes Many COVID-19 Restrictions While Some Remain in Place
Oklahoma City Labcorp Patient Service Centers are Temporarily Closed
Inventory Shortage at Cincinnati and Columbus Labcorp Patient Service Centers
Truescreen's Ricki Abrams Earns CIPP/US Certification
Fee Increase for Delta County, Michigan Civil and Criminal Searches
Update: Colorado County and Statewide Criminal Searches Back Online
Delays Expected for Colorado County and Statewide Criminal Searches
Reminder: How to ACE the Form I-9 Audit Webinar Starts Thursday, 2/10
2/7/2022 Update: Delays Extended for Bangladesh Education Research
Winter Storm Landon Expected to Delay Court Searches
2/3/2022 Update: India Implements Stricter Local, State, and Nationwide Restrictions Due to COVID-19
Winter Storm Landon May Delay OHS Service Turnaround Times in Central United States
Delays Expected for Bermuda Criminal Searches
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Philadelphia Agency Offers Drug Testing Complaint Process
USCIS Sets New Agency-Wide Backlog Reduction Goals
Many Medical Debts to be Removed from Credit Reports
CBP to Automate Form I-94 Issuance at Land Borders
Bill Seeks to Alleviate the Slowdown of Criminal Background Checks in California
Plaintiff in FCRA Case Granted Article III Standing by Federal Court
Update: DOT Proposed Rule Change for Oral Fluid Testing Comment Period Extended to April 29, 2022
Court's Interpretation of ICRAA Impacts Statutory Damage Limitations
Settlement Reached in E-Verify Discrimination Case
USCIS Updates Policy Manual to Reflect New Codes of Admission for E and L Dependent Spouses
Prepare Now: DHS Ending COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Expired List B Identity Documents on May 1, 2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court Eases the Burden for Employers Defending Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Claims Under State Law
Background Checks for Senior Care Employees Becomes Law in Michigan
New Pennsylvania Law Offers Qualified Employers Expanded Hiring Window
Court Dismisses Case Involving Claims of Disability Discrimination
USCIS Updates Form I-9 Guidance for Native Americans, T and U Nonimmigrants
U.S. Department of Transportation Proposed Rule Change for Oral Fluid Testing
Delays Expected for Nigerian Education Searches
Truescreen Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Re-Accreditation
Delays Expected for King County and Washington Statewide Criminal Searches
Delays Expected for Amador County California Court Searches
Revised Michigan Supreme Court Order Aims to Ease Difficulties Completing Criminal Searches
3/17/2022 Update: Multiple Russia Searches Suspended
Delays Expected for Brazil Credit Checks
Truescreen Ensures Up-To-Date Sanctions Reporting During Conflict in Ukraine
3/14/2022 Update: County Court Searches Utilizing Odyssey Restored; Brazos County, Texas Remains Offline
Delays Expected for National Sex Offender Searches
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Claim Filed Against Senior Care Home Alleging ADA and State Discrimination Law Violations
HHS Proposed Rule Change for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs
Operating Engineer Files Suit Claiming Wrongful Termination
ICE Announces Further Extension of Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to October 31, 2022
New Opinion Allowing Plaintiff to Present His Class Action Willful FCRA Claims to a Jury Reinforces Need to Remain Vigilant About FCRA Compliance
St. Louis City Officials Suspend Marijuana Testing for Most Public Employees
TPS Syria Beneficiary EADs Extended Through September 24, 2022
Eighth Circuit Holds Article III Standing Was Lacking for an Alleged Violation of the FCRA's "Pre-Adverse Action" Notice Provision
New Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number Required for Federal Contractors in E-Verify
Delays Expected for Japan Searches Due to Upcoming Golden Week
Reminder: Mastering the E-Verify Program Webinar Starts Thursday, 4/21
4/14/2022 Update: Multiple Russia Searches Suspended
International April Holidays May Delay Some Services
Bleckley and Bryan County, Georgia Courts Closed Due to Inclement Weather
Delays Expected for Sri Lanka Searches
Delays Expected for National Sex Offender Searches
Truescreen's Ricki Abrams Earns CIPP/C Certification
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Des Moines, Iowa "Bans the Box"
Pay Transparency Laws Proliferate in New York
Ninth Circuit Finds Employer Not Required to Reimburse Workers for Drug Screen Travel
Bill Passed in D.C. Prohibiting Firing of Employees for Failed Cannabis Drug Tests
Employer Drug-Testing Rules Clipped by Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization
Tennessee to Require E-Verify for Employers with 35+ Employees
Truescreen's Director of Medical Affairs Appointed to MROCC Board of Directors
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Reminder: Update Forms I-9 Completed with Expired List B Documents by July 31, 2022
Colorado Becomes Seventh State to Enact "Clean Slate" Legislation
Timely SSA Resolutions on E-Verify TNC's Resume
Fee Increase for State of Washington MVR Searches
Reminder: Complete Required DOT Clearinghouse Annual Queries
Delays Expected for Eastern Kentucky Courts
Delays Expected for Bermuda Searches Due to Holiday
Eid al-Adha Celebrations May Cause Delays in July
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Utah Requires Private Employers with 150+ Employees to Utilize E-Verify
Minnesota Legalizes THC Products, Germinates New Drug-Free Workplace Issues
USCIS Issuing Updated I-797C for Certain Operation Allies Welcome Parolees
Cannabis Dispensary Settles Class-Action Lawsuit for FCRA Violations
DOT Proposed Rule Change Regarding Electronic Signatures and Forms
8/8 Update: Eastern Kentucky Courts Now Operational with Exception of Knott County
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California Legislation Provides Cannabis Consumers New Protections
Breaking: USCIS Increases Green Card Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
DHS Extends and Redesignates Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues Workplace Guidance on Reasonable Suspicion Determinations
California Legislature Passes Pay Transparency Act
Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Termination for Off-Duty Recreational Marijuana Use
View Recording - Completing Forms I-9 for Foreign Students and Highly Skilled Employees
9/30 Update: Delays Expected for Florida Court Searches Due to Hurricane Ian
Update: Hurricane Ian Impact on OHS Service Providers
Closures Expected for Fieldprint Sites in Florida Due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian Expected to Cause FedEx Service Disruptions in Florida
Delays Expected for China Searches Due to Golden Week
Delays Expected for South Korea Searches
Delays Expected for Israel Searches due to Upcoming Holidays
Delays Expected for Puerto Rico Searches
Delays Expected Across Services in Haiti
Delays Expected for Suffolk County, New York Courts Searches
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Reminder for Employers: Certain Employees with an SSA TNC Should Visit Local Office by December 31
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Set to Go Into Effect January 1, 2023
California to Protect Off-Work Use of Marijuana, Set Testing Parameters for Measuring Workplace Impairment
More Records Eligible for Sealing in California
Continue Using Current Form I-9 After October 31 Expiration - For Now
ICE Announces Further Extension of Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to July 31, 2023
National Retailer Accused of Violating Drug Testing State Law
California Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Expedite Background Screening, but Our Turnaround Times Continue to Decrease
Reminder: USCIS Currently Set to Terminate COVID-19 Form I-9 Flexibilities on November 1, 2022
Reminder: USCIS Provides No Exceptions for I-9 and E-Verify Requirements During Natural Disasters
Fee Increase for Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal History Searches
Minor Delays Expected for Diwali 2022 Celebration
DOT Clearinghouse - Annual Query Reminder
Fee Instated for Allegany Supreme & County Court, New York Searches
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Certain Afghan and Ukrainian Parolees May Use Form I-94 to Establish Work Authorization
A Rule Change Involving New Hampshire Child Care Laws May Affect Employer Hiring Processes
DHS Extends EAD Validity for TPS Beneficiaries in Six Countries
Job Protections Afforded to Cannabis Users in Washington D.C.
Recreational Marijuana in Missouri Is Coming Soon - What Employers Need to Know
Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories
Update for FMCSA Employers Performing Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Program Violation Inquiries
Delays Expected for Pennsylvania State Police Searches
Delays Expected for Qatar Searches Due to 2022 World Cup
Thanksgiving 2022 Occupational Health Screening Holiday Hours
Fee Increase for The Work Number Effective 2023
Delays Expected to OHS Services in Florida Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
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New York State Provides Protection for Individuals Based on Citizenship and Immigration Status
Company News and Legislation to Prepare for in 2023
USCIS Formalizes COVID-19 Guidance Relating to Electronic Signatures and Transmission of Form I-20
Connecticut Broadens "Clean Slate" Rules for Criminal History Inquiries
USCIS Automatically Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants
12/2 Update for FMCSA Employers Performing Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Program Violation Inquiries
Delays Expected for Certain New York and Louisiana County Courts Searches
State of Delaware Courts Closed for Holiday Break
12/21 Update: Winter Storm Advisory May Impact OHS Services Through December 27th
12/19 Update: Cook County, Illinois Criminal Searches Now Available
Fee Increase for State of Kentucky MVR Searches
2022 Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Holiday Hours for Patient Service Centers
Occupational Health Screening Service Providers Price Increase for 2023
12/2 Update: Possible Delays Continue for Pennsylvania State Police Searches
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Compliance Alert
Random vs. Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Compliance Issue Analysis
Restrictions on the Use of Form I-9 Information
Employment Authorization Extensions and Reverifications for DACA Beneficiaries
Completing Form I-9 for Certain Dependent Spouses
White Paper
Utah Enacts the Utah Consumer Privacy Act with Notable Exemption
United States v. R&SL, Inc.: A Cautionary Tale in Form I-9 Preparation and Maintenance
USCIS to Terminate List B Document Flexibilities Effective May 1, 2022
Urine vs. Oral Fluid in Workplace Drug Testing
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: A Primer for Employers Conducting Employment Verifications
Demystifying the Employment Eligibility Process for Employees Holding H-1B Visa Status
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