Starting Oct. 1, 2023, California employers must adhere to new regulations under the Fair Chance Act (FCA) concerning the use of an individual’s criminal history in employment decisions. These rules
Continue Reading (Background) Check It Out: Understanding California’s New Fair Chance Act Regulations on Criminal Records and Background Checks When Making Employment DecisionsOn Dec. 15, 2015, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter amended the city’s current “ban the box” law to expand the number of employers it covers and increase restrictions on the use
Continue Reading Philadelphia Expands the Reach of Its ‘Ban the Box’ Ordinance
The New York City Council passed a bill today precluding employers from doing criminal background checks on applicants until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended to the
Continue Reading NYC Council Passes Law Limiting Employer’s Right to Conduct Criminal Background Checks