DOT Entry Level Driver Training Requirements Explained
Employers that operate commercial motor vehicles should ensure that all commercial drivers are competent and well trained. For new drivers, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has established specific entry level training requirements, as outlined further below. Training Requirements for Entry-Level Drivers The FMCSA issued a final rule requiring training for entry-level drivers who are […]
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Goes into Effect
On January 1, 2014, Minnesota’s new “Ban the Box” law went into effect. Governor Dayton signed the bill into law on June 5, 2013. The new law, Minn. Stat. § 364.021, limits employers’ ability to ask applicants about their criminal histories. Specifically, employers cannot ask applicants to provide criminal history information on the initial employment […]