While Nevada law does not limit how far back employers can directly ask applicants or employees about their conviction history, for years it has generally prohibited consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) from providing employers with conviction records that are more than 7 years old.
Earlier this month, however, Nevada’s governor signed a law (S.B. 409) that
Oregon recently passed a new law that will require most employers with 10 or more employees to provide paid sick time. Oregon is the fourth state to adopt a paid sick leave law, following Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts.
Some Key Provisions of the Passed Bill:
On Wednesday, by a 45-5 vote, the New York City Council passed a bill (Int. No. 318) to amend the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to further restrict employers from inquiring into or otherwise considering an applicant’s or employee’s criminal history in employment decisions. Mayor DeBlasio is expected to sign the
About two years ago, Oregon enacted a law restricting employers from accessing the personal social media accounts of their applicants and employees. For more on the law, see our prior client alert.
Last week, Oregon’s governor signed a bill to broaden the protections of the state’s social media law. The amendment takes effect January