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A wave of marijuana legalization and law reform continues to spread across the country as Virginia and New Mexico have legalized or plan to legalize recreational use of the drug, and Texas is poised to reform marijuana criminal penalties. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of CriminalBackgroundRecords.com, states: "Changes in any law that could affect background screening, and the use of Criminal Records, should make employers take immediate note; and working with a well-qualified third-party pre-employment background screening agency, such as CriminalBackgroundRecords.com, remains a best practice."
WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB) May 11, 2021
Texas is prepared to change criminal law regarding the possession and use of marijuana. New Mexico recently legalized recreational use, and Virginia is poised to follow suit; hiring managers and HR Departments should be aware of these changes and take immediate note of any modification in law. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of CriminalBackgroundRecords.com opines: "As laws change, especially those related to marijuana use and possession, hiring managers should ensure screening policies are compliant with existing law, and working with a third-party pre-employment background screening agency, such as CriminalBackgroundRecords.com, should remain a best practice."