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Feds warn employers of lawsuits over background checks
That includes saying criminal background checks could violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, ethnicity, sex and being older than 40 years old.
Updated: 04/25/2012 07:12P
Federal governmentseeks to appeal sex-trade court ruling legalizing bawdy houses
“This represents a fundamental shift in criminal law and social policy in respect of provisions that have been in force, in some fashion, since prior to Confederation,” the application states. It also has an impact on police and prosecutions,
Updated: 04/25/2012 07:08P
Alleged Acting New England Crime Boss Anthony Dinunzio Charged in Racketeering
“The FBI and its law enforcement partners have shattered Omerta, the New England LCN's code of silence. In doing so , we have severely disrupted their criminal activity,” said FBI SAC DesLauriers. “Our persistent, methodical, and unyielding
Updated: 04/25/2012 07:00P
T&T to embrace CCJ as its final Court of Appeal
One such institution preserved was the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as our final Court of Appeal in both civil and criminal matters. It was no doubt thought that given our common law heritage that the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:59P
Canada to appeal court ruling allowing brothels
"Prostitution is harmful for society as it exploits Canada's most vulnerable people, especially woman," Minister Rob Nicholson said in parliament. "Canadians can continue to count on this government to protect those that are vulnerable to this
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:56P
Outside Supreme Court, Houstonian supports overturning Arizona law
It also makes it a criminal offense for undocumented immigrants to hold a job. Mid-way through the hearings, a large crowd amassed on the sidewalk. Clarissa Martinez, the director of immigration for National Council of La Raza a national Hispanic civil
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:50P
Reputed mob boss charged in RI strip club case
More >> If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food safety, well, there are plenty of problems that pose serious risks to the food supply. But mad cow disease shouldn't be high on the worry list.More >> Is an arrest in a barroom
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:45P
New gov't guidance on employee background checks
More >> If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food safety, well, there are plenty of problems that pose serious risks to the food supply. But mad cow disease shouldn't be high on the worry list.More >> Is an arrest in a barroom
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:44P
Government offers new guidance on employee background checks
Not necessarily, the government said Wednesday in new guidelines on how employers can avoid running afoul of laws prohibiting job discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's updated policy on criminal background checks is part of an
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:42P
Tequesta woman accused of damaging ex-in-laws' RV
By Keona Gardner TEQUESTA — A Tequesta woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly damaging her former in-laws' motor home early Wednesday morning, according to Martin County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit. About 1:16 am deputies responded to
Updated: 04/25/2012 06:41P
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