Stories Related to Employment
Survey Finds Increasing Number Of Workers Are In Favor Of Hiring Applicants With Criminal Records
It's no secret that individuals with criminal records face added scrutiny during the job application process. However, according to a new survey, most Americans support businesses hiring individuals with prior convictions.
Rommy Kassim
8/22/2021
Kansas City Mayor Wants To Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing For Most City Government Positions
Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) recently introduced a proposed ordinance that would eliminate pre-employment marijuana testing for most city government positions, with exceptions where the "employee could significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public."
Rommy Kassim
8/14/2021
Amazon Has Announced It Will Stop Drug Testing For Many Roles
Amazon recently announced that they plan to stop drug testing many positions for marijuana. But they aren't stopped there, they also plan to join the movement by actively lobbying Congress to end marijuana prohibition across the country.
Rommy Kassim
6/23/2021
Arizona's HB 2067 Will Give Ex-Offenders New Opportunities To Obtain Occupational Licenses
Good news for Arizonans who have had difficulties finding employment opportunities, occupational licenses, and housing: House Bill 2067, recently signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey, allows many with certain criminal offenses to set aside prior convictions.
Rommy Kassim
6/15/2021
