Care facilities fined for lack of background checks

Multiple care facilities in Iowa were recently slapped with a fine of $500 for allegedly violating state regulations related to the abuse of residents and a lack of background checks […]
New bill bans convictions as grounds to deny barber license

Excerpted from a Florida Politics Blog by Anne Geggis A Senate panel has approved a bill that would allow an aspiring barber or cosmetologist to be cut loose from a […]
The concerns of substance use at holiday workplace parties

Excerpted from a Littler Mendelson PC Blog by Lauren M. Bridenbaugh I’m in charge of organizing our holiday party this year. To keep things civil, we’re limiting alcohol and reminding […]
VA accidently hires workers with drug convictions

Excerpted from a Stars and Stripes article by Linda F. Hersey A breakdown in background checks has enabled applicants with criminal drug histories to gain jobs as health care workers […]