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 impact California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 11017.1 and introduce additional steps for employers to follow when considering criminal history in hiring or other
On 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 of criminal background checks during the hiring process. The amendments take effect in just 90 days and make several noteworthy changes to the city’s original
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 applicant. The law would also require certain steps to be taken (similar to those under the Fair Credit Reporting Act) regarding providing information to the