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Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Fulfilling Presuit Conditions for Civil Rights Claims

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On July 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida held that a claimant need not specifically allege they are seeking relief under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) in a charge of discrimination dual filed with the Equal...more

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Navigating Tennessee Background Check Laws: A Guide for Employers

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Employers in Tennessee face a complex legal landscape when conducting background checks on job applicants. Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws is essential to mitigate legal risks and maintain fair hiring...more

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Florida HR Considerations: Marijuana in the Workplace

First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty medical marijuana use. In Giambrone v....more

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Appellate Court Considers the Illinois “Employee Credit Privacy Act”

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 3, 2019, the Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed summary judgment in favor of a public utility company that considered credit checks for individuals applying for a customer service...more

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Complicating Simplicity: Ninth Circuit Requires Separate Stand-Alone Documents for Employment Background Checks

Albert Einstein believed “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” The Ninth Circuit seems to agree. In Gilberg v. Cal. Check Cashing Stores, LLC, No. 17-16263, 2019 WL 347027 (Ninth Cir. Jan. 29,...more

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Criminal Record Screening Policies Continue to Raise Important Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Issues

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Employers that use criminal record screening policies must continue to be vigilant about compliance with all applicable laws. Following a multi-million dollar settlement by a leading retailer earlier this year, a recent...more

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California Supreme Court Resolves Conflict Regarding California’s Background Check Laws

In Connor v. First Student, Inc., the California Supreme Court resolved a conflict in Court of Appeal decisions relating to the constitutionality of California’s background check laws....more

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