Restrictions on employer access to personal social media
In a “Facebook-friendly” move earlier this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that prohibits employers from accessing employees’ or job applicants’ personal social media accounts. […]
Justice Department enacts order addressing data security
On Feb. 28, President Joe Biden issued what has been called “a groundbreaking Executive Order (EO)” addressing national security threats posed by countries attempting to access Americans’ personal and government […]
Lawmakers consider oral test as drug screen alternative
Excerpted from a Minnesota House of Representatives Blog by Brian Basham A quick swab or spit could lead to a win-win for employers and potential employees. Employers that now have […]
Texas judge puts brakes on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Excerpted from a Phelps Dunbar LLP Blog by Maritza Sanchez A federal judge in Texas placed constraints on the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) in the state […]