Alonzo Martinez

Alonzo Martinez

Senior Contributor|Careers

Alonzo Martinez covers employment legislation and litigation, focusing on background checks, criminal history reform, pay equity and transparency, AI discrimination laws, and the impact of legalized cannabis on employers. He has written notable articles such as "New Laws

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Background Screening Compliance Updates Employers Need In Q1 2025

Explore the most significant legal updates from Q1 2025 affecting background checks, pay equity, drug testing, AI in hiring, and immigration compliance.

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217 viewsApr 11, 2025

Virginia’s 2025 Employment Laws: Background Checks, AI, And Cannabis

Discover how Virginia’s 2025 employment laws reshape background checks, AI oversight, and cannabis policy—and what it means for your hiring practices.

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189 viewsApr 4, 2025

Maryland Targets Credit Reports After DOGE Federal Layoffs

Maryland’s HB 1557 would prohibit credit reporting for furloughed federal workers. Learn how this bill could impact employers, background checks, and compliance.

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309 viewsMar 28, 2025

Oregon Bill Combines Pay Transparency And Fair Chance Hiring

Oregon’s HB 2746 would require wage disclosures in job postings and expand fair chance hiring protections. Here’s what employers need to know.

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1,380 viewsMar 21, 2025

Massachusetts Bill Could End Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing

Massachusetts may ban pre-employment marijuana testing, forcing employers to rethink hiring policies. Learn how H. 2179 could reshape workplace drug testing.