2023 ARCHIVES
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January click to expand
Reminder: Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities Extended to July 31, 2023
Job Offer Rescission for Positive Marijuana Test Puts Pennsylvania Steelmaker Under Fire
City of Gainesville, Florida Passes "Fair Chance Hiring" Ordinance
USCIS Announces EAD Extension for Haitian TPS Beneficiaries
USCIS Announces Immediate Form I-551 Extension Period Increase
Reports About the Wholesale Demise of Claims Against Employers Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) are Premature
Inflation Causes Significant Increase in Immigration-Related Fines
Upcoming Changes in California's Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks
Nevada Supreme Court Allows Employees to Sue Employers for Failure to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Use, Rejects Possible Related Claims
Truescreen to Speak at the 2023 Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) Conference
Minor Service Delays Expected for Countries Celebrating Lunar New Year 2023
1/11 Update: Delays Expected Once More for Certain New York and Louisiana County Courts Searches
Truescreen Offices Closed Monday, January 16 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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February click to expand
Update: City of Gainesville, Florida Passes "Fair Chance Hiring" Ordinance
Reminder: Employees with an SSA TNC Issued in 2021 or Prior Should Visit Local Office by March 31
Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Case Involving Alleged FCRA Violations
Guidance Issued by Rhode Island Supreme Court on Expungement Law
DOT Clearinghouse Inquiries - Best Practices and Reminders
Dominican Government Begins Issuing Passport Extension Stamps Valid for Form I-9 Purposes
USCIS Extends EAD Validity for Certain Residents of Hong Kong Granted Work Authorization under the DED Program
Scrutiny into CHRIA Violations Results in Increase of Lawsuits
Green Card and Employment Authorization Documents Redesigned
Truescreen 2022 Annual Enhancement Report
Delays Expected for Nigerian Education Verifications
Delays Expected Due to Earthquake in Turkey
Winter Storm Mira May Delay Occupational Health Screening Services in Some Regions
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March click to expand
Annual E-Verify Records Disposal Scheduled by USCIS for June 24, 2023
Court Addresses Definition of "Under the Influence"
Updates to the FCRA Summary of Consumer Rights Form Due to be Implemented by March 2024
Marijuana Pardon Certificate Applications Now Available Online
USCIS Begins Issuing Form I-94 with ADIT Stamps Indicating Lawful Permanent Residence Status by Mail
Client Reminder: Forms I-20 Must be Endorsed for Foreign National Employees on CPT Status
Update: E-Verify Services Back Online
E-Verify Temporarily Unavailable
USCIS Announces EAD Extension for Somalian TPS Beneficiaries
California Federal Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Case Involving FCRA
Auto Parts Retailer Settles in FCRA-Related Class Action Lawsuit
Fee Increase for State of Pennsylvania MVR Searches
Update 3: Delays Continue for Nigerian Verifications
Northeastern Snow Storms May Delay Criminal Searches
Update 2: Delays Continue for Nigerian Verifications
Service Suspension: Civil Litigation Checks in Russia
Update: Delays Continue for Nigerian Verifications
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April click to expand
General Motors Agrees to $365,000 Fine to Settle Discrimination Allegations
Iowa Passes Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law
Michigan Clean Slate Bill Takes Effect This Month
Washington Bill May Block Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing
USCIS Announces Automatic Extension for Certain Ukrainian Parolees
Truescreen Q1 2023 Enhancement Report
Delays Expected for Butler County, OH Courts Searches
Fee Increase for State of Idaho MVR Searches
Fee Changes For Multiple Nevada Court Searches
Motor Vehicle Searches Currently Unavailable in Nebraska
Upcoming Eid al-Fitr Holiday May Impact Services
Motor Vehicle Searches Currently Unavailable in Multiple States
Fee Instated for Ottawa County, Michigan Circuit Court Searches
Michigan County Criminal Searches Experiencing Delays Due to Clean Slate Law Implementation
Update 4: Delays Continue for Nigerian Verifications
Upcoming Holy Week/Easter, Passover, and Eid al-Fitr Holidays May Impact Services
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May click to expand
Spring has Sprung: 7 Form I-9 Takeaways from AILA's Spring Conference
Florida Governor Signs SB 1718 Mandating E-Verify Participation for Private Employers
Update: Washington Bill, with Limited Exceptions, Blocks Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing Beginning in 2024
Chicago Enacts Amendments to and Expands Requirements of its Criminal History Screening Ordinance
The District of Columbia Enacts Marijuana User Protection and Second Chance Act
ICE Announces COVID-19 Flexibilities Will Terminate on July 31, 2023
Department of State Updates Foreign Affairs Manual, Allowing Digital Signatures on Form DS-2019
Idaho Enacts "The Clean Slate Act"
U.S. DOT Issues Final Rule Change Allowing Oral Fluid Drug Testing
City of Columbus, Ohio Passes Ordinance Banning Salary History Inquiries
Memorial Day Observance Schedule for OHS Providers
Delays Expected for Mitchell County, Georgia Courts Searches
Delays Expected for Pakistan Searches Due to Political Protests
E-Verify is Temporarily Unavailable
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June click to expand
Additional Afghan Parolees May Use Form I-94 to Establish Work Authorization
New DOT Clearinghouse Return to Duty Regulations to Take Effect Late 2024
Steel Company Accused of Violating Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
Federal Court Holds That Employees Cannot File Private Lawsuits Against Their Employers Under New Jersey Cannabis Law
FAA Drug Abatement Division Reminder Concerning Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Pools
North Dakota Amends Medical Marijuana Statute
Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in Albany County, New York
Automatic Record Sealing Expanded in Massachusetts
Montana Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Legislation
Two Bills Regarding Marijuana Regulations Take Effect in Delaware
Tennessee to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Legislation
2022 Quest Drug Testing Index Report
Eid al-Adha Holiday Will be Celebrated in Muslim Countries on June 28th and 29th
West Virginia Courts Closed Until Wednesday, June 21 2023
Courthouses Closed Today, June 19 2023 for Juneteenth
Fee Increase for State of Illinois MVR Searches
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July click to expand
New Version of Form I-9 Released; Effective August 1, 2023
USCIS Introduces a Permanent Virtual Verification Option for Form I-9 Completion
Florida Agency Provides Some Guidance on State's New Immigration Law (SB1718)
European Commission Adopts EU-US Adequacy Decision
Florida Governor Signs Digital Bill of Rights into Law
Bill Strengthening Background Checks for Childcare Workers Passes in Texas
Reminder Concerning Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) Expiration
Exciting News: Introducing Our New Virtual I-9 Solution!
Truescreen's John Mazzeo Appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association Committee
Webinar on The Important Changes Coming to Form I-9
Truescreen Q2 2023 Enhancement Report
Fee Increase for Erie County, New York Criminal Searches
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August click to expand
USCIS Issuing Form I-797C to Extend EADs for Certain Afghan Parolees
USCIS Streamlines Services with Online Appointment Request Form
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Sudan
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Ukraine
Automatic Extension Period for Certain EADs will Decrease on October 27, 2023
Cruise Company Accused of FCRA Violations
Monroe County in New York Passes Fair Chance Employment Act
Ohio Enacts Major Changes to School Employment Rule
Changes in California's Regulations Regarding Criminal Records Approved
Service Delays Likely due to Hurricane Idalia
OHS Service Providers and FedEx Service Disruptions due to Tropical Storm Hilary
New Form I-9 Available in i9Success Starting September 5th
Fee Increase for State of Oregon MVR Searches
Introducing i9Virtual: Streamlining Virtual Form I-9 Compliance
Fee Increase for State of New Hampshire MVR Searches
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September click to expand
The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on Applicant Screening Services; Federal Funding May Expire on September 30
Oilfield Services Company fined $83,500 for Form I-9 Violations
Court Finds Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Final Rule Unlawful
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Afghanistan
Reminder: I-9 and E-Verify Requirements Remain in Effect During Natural Disasters
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for South Sudan
Mid-Autumn Festival Begins; Delays Possible for Searches in Celebrating Countries
Truescreen's John Mazzeo Published in Leading Florida HR Newsletter
California Courthouses Will Be Closed Friday, 9/22 for California Native American Day
Delays Expected for Hinds County, Mississippi Court Searches
Delays Expected for Sonoma County, California Court Searches
i9Virtual by Truescreen - Now Available
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October click to expand
Changes to DOT Drug and Alcohol Management Information System Access Starting 2024
Reminder 2: Automatic Extension Period for Certain EADs will Decrease on October 27, 2023
New California Legislation Curbs Discrimination and Inquiries into Applicant Cannabis Usage
Reminder: Automatic Extension Period for Certain EADs will Decrease on October 27, 2023
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Cameroon
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Starts Process to Eliminate Medical Bills from Credit Reports
Reminder: New Criminal History Consideration Regulations for California Employers Effective October 1, 2023
Federal Shutdown Averted (For Now); Government to Remain Open Until November 17
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Venezuela
Delays Expected for Fairfax County, Virginia Searches
Delays Expected for Cook County, Illinois Searches
Truescreen Q3 2023 Enhancement Report
Delays Expected for Nepal Searches During Upcoming Holidays
Delays Expected for Kansas County Court Searches
Service Disruptions in Israel and the Palestinian Territory
Delays Expected for Rockland and Suffolk County New York Court Searches
Delays Expected as Montgomery County, Kentucky Courts Close for Festival
Fee Increase for Michigan and Vermont MVR Searches
Fee Increase for Madison County, New York Criminal Searches
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November click to expand
Ohio Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Does This Mean for Employers?
Employment Protections Bill for Medical Marijuana Users Introduced in Florida
Criminal History Questions Barred in the Application Process for Federal Agencies
Federal Funding May Expire On November 18: How a Federal Government Shutdown Will Impact Applicant Screening Services
Thanksgiving 2023 Holiday Service Schedule
Fee Instated for Lewis and Yates County, New York Court Searches
Delays Expected for Georgia Statewide Criminal Searches
Minor Delays Expected to Services on November 13 Due to System Maintenance
Delays Expected for Montana MVR Searches
Network Legacy Equipment Removal Notification
Delays Expected for Massachusetts County Searches Due to Technical Difficulties
Fee Update Announcement for The Work Number and Concentra Services
Minor Delays Expected to Services on November 11 Due to System Maintenance
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December click to expand
New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law
Fee Increase for Wyoming MVR Searches Beginning in February 2024
Update: Fee Increase for Colorado MVR Searches Beginning in 2024
Christmas and New Year's 2023 Holiday Service Schedule
Update Regarding Continuing Delays for Kansas County Court Searches
Kentucky Courts Will Be Closed Tuesday, December 12
Fee Instated for Otsego and Marquette County, Michigan Court Searches
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Legislative Alert click to expand
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Compliance Alert
Sunshine State Shines Spotlight on Employment Verification Audits
Compliance Issue Analysis
Recording Form I-797A on the Form I-9
White Paper
Preparing Applicants for the Background Check Process
Streamlining Form I-9 Compliance with i9Success and i9Virtual
Cannabidiol ("CBD") Products and Drug Testing (April 2023 Update)
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