State Alerts

Tennessee Amends E-Verify Act

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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Tennessee
The Tennessee Lawful Employment Law Act (“E-Verify Act”) was recently amended in an effort to minimize the compliance burden on small businesses, and also to strengthen the authority of the Tennessee Department of Labor (TDOL) to pursue violators.  

Ohio's Medical Marijuana Law

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Ohio
Ohio has joined the growing list of states legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Ohio’s law took effect on September 6, 2016, although the state must now go through the process of creating and implementing a regulatory program before its constituents can begin dispensing medical marijuana. That process is expected to take up to two years.

Delaware Expands Anti-Discrimination Protections

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Delaware
Delaware has passed a series of laws that will prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals because of their family responsibilities, their reproductive health decisions, or for discussing their wages with co-workers.

Massachusetts' Transgender Accommodation Law

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Massachusetts
Transgender individuals in Massachusetts now have the legal right to use restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, regardless of their biological sex.  
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