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
When An Ordinary I-9 Procedure Meets An Extraordinary State Law
Colorado's new law requires employers to provide a notice during employment eligibility verification. Learn what changed, why it matters, and key compliance questions.
2026 Midyear Hiring Compliance: Building For A Changing Legal Landscape
Here are the biggest employment law developments from the first half of 2026, including AI, criminal history, pay transparency, cannabis, immigration, and credit checks.
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.