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
One Federal Immigration System. Two Very Different State Employment Laws.
Federal law determines who may work. Indiana and Oregon show how states increasingly regulate employer obligations after work authorization is established.
Why Following The Rules May No Longer Be Enough
Employment law increasingly asks employers to demonstrate more than procedural compliance. Here's why exercising and documenting judgment matters.
Philadelphia Commission Offers Insight On Fair Chance Hiring Notice Requirements
Do Philadelphia employers have to use a Commission-issued Fair Chance Hiring notice? The Commission recently addressed that question.
The Workplace Impairment Problem Nobody Has Solved
As marijuana laws evolve, employers are increasingly being asked to evaluate impairment without a framework. Here's why that creates a growing compliance challenge.
Illinois Bill Could Reshape Disparate Impact Challenges To Hiring
Illinois SB 3777 could reshape disparate impact challenges involving hiring criteria, criminal history screening standards, and AI-assisted hiring tools.
