California Background Check and Cannabis Update

About the Program

It’s been a busy year in California for employers that obtain and use criminal history and drug test results for hiring and other employment purposes. Effective October 1, 2023, California employers will be subject to enhanced requirements when inquiring about and considering criminal history after the California Civil Rights Division rolled out new Fair Chance Act regulations. What’s more, effective January 1, 2024, California cannabis users are entitled to employment protections that will have a significant impact on employer-mandated drug testing and consideration of cannabis. Please join us for this micro-webinar where we will update you on best practices for compliance.

Speakers

Jennifer Mora, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Pamela Devata, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Begini at bbegini@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

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To obtain CLE credit, please complete and sign the CLE attendance verification form and then submit it by email to cle@seyfarth.com. This program is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ and CT. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place. CLE decisions are made by each local board and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note this program is under 50 minutes of CLE content and therefore is not eligible for credit in NJ and GA.