Quarterly Compliance Updates

Increasing law at the state/city/county level on the use of criminal records. New laws and regulations are being enacted at the state, city, and county level which presents special challenges when recruiting and hiring from multiple locales. “Ban the Box,” while still advancing, has progressed to “Clean Slate” initiatives. To…

Screening Developments A recent Minnesota Supreme Court recognized a claim for the negligent selection of an independent contractor. Companies in Minnesota that work with independent contractors should be aware of a new legal risk. In Alonzo v. Menholt, the Minnesota Companies operating in Minnesota might be held responsible for inadequately screening their…