Illinois Social Networking Privacy Bill Heads to Governor
Illinois lawmakers recently sent a bill to prevent employers from requesting access to social networking sites to Governor Pat Quinn, who said he would consider signing it. Pending the Governor’s approval, the bill would make Illinois the second state, following Maryland, to pass a law safeguarding employees’ social networking privacy rights. House Bill (HB) 3782 […]
Massachusetts Issues Final Regulations Governing Criminal Background Checks
The Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) recently issued final regulations to accompany the Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) law. The law, which was passed in August 2010, significantly changed the way in which employers screen the criminal histories of applicants and employees. The new regulations, which went into effect immediately, clarify […]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Farm in Indiana Alleging Discrimination Against Work-Authorized Non-Citizens
The Justice Department announced today the filing of a lawsuit against a major U.S. egg producer based in Seymour, Ind., alleging that they had engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against work-authorized non-citizens in the employment eligibility verification process. The farm operates in more than 40 locations in six states. The complaint alleges […]
New Jersey Bill Seek to Prohibit Employers from Requiring or Obtaining Credit Checks
On May 31, 2012, the Senate approved a bill (S455) that would prohibit employers from seeking credit checks on employees or applicants under most circumstances. The bill now heads to the Assembly for its consideration, where the bill already has several supporters. This bill prohibits an employer from requiring a credit check on a current or […]
Michigan Joins Other States to Ban Requiring Social Media Passwords
House Bill 5523, introduced by Reps. Aric Nesbitt and Paul Opsommer, would bar employers and educational institutions from requiring employees, job applicants, students and prospective students to disclose their passwords, usernames or log-in information to social networking sites. The bill would also bar employers and educational institutions from discharging, disciplining, failing to hire or otherwise […]
Nebraska Passes Job Reference Immunity Law
Nebraska has joined other states in granting civil immunity to employers seeking reference information about applicants they are about to hire. The new law authorizes employers to gather the following information from previous employers, provided they get a written consent from the applicant. (1) Dates and duration of employment; (2) Final pay rate and wage […]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit against Las Vegas Casino for Unfair Documentary Practices
The Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against a Casino in Las Vegas, alleging that the company engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination in the employment eligibility verification and re-verification process.   The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires employers to treat all authorized workers equally during the hiring, firing and employment […]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit against New Jersey Information Technology Company
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against an information technology staffing company in Jersey City, N.J., regarding allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it terminated an employee in retaliation for expressing opposition to the company’s alleged preference for foreign nationals with temporary work visas. […]
Houston-based company admits to hiring illegal aliens and agrees to forfeit $2 million
Houston-based company has agreed to adhere to revised immigration compliance procedures and to pay $2 million as forfeited funds to the Department of Homeland Security related to revenue derived from the employment of illegal aliens. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson, Southern District of Texas, along with Robert Rutt, special agent in […]