California's New Rules for Adult Volunteers in Youth Organizations

School is far from the only place young people can find enrichment. After-school groups, youth sports, and other activities are commonplace – so are adult volunteers in these youth organizations. Many of these groups are nonprofit organizations. Because of their limited finances, volunteers form a core part of their workforce. Such volunteers may be parents, young adults seeking experience, and others. Many see these volunteer organizations as a way to contribute to the community.

Pre-Employment Drug Tests and Employee Compensation Rules

Fewer than 2% of job listings in the United States mention pre-employment drug tests. However, many companies rely on these tests as an essential part of hiring. Employers often see this step to be as important as a background check. Employers have a right to maintain a drug-free workplace. If someone arrives to work intoxicated, they could endanger themselves and others. Drug tests help establish suitability and rule out substance abusers.

New Marijuana Expungement Laws Take Effect in Two States

Each year, past marijuana crimes become less of an employment barrier for job seekers with those convictions on their records. The shift is one effect of marijuana legalization efforts, which have reshaped drug laws in the United States over the past decade.