New Jersey strengthens “Ban the Box” protections for applicants
New Jersey amended its Opportunity to Compete Act to prohibit certain employment discrimination based upon expunged criminal records. Read More
Rules and regulations published by the Los Angeles Department of Public Works clarify city’s “Ban the Box” terms and conditions
To prepare for the summer deadline, the department issued a guide to educate employers about the meaning of certain terms and aspects used in the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Read More
Federal “Ban the Box” legislation moves forward
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule revising its regulations to now prohibit federal agencies from inquiring about federal job applicants’ criminal histories until a conditional offer of employment has been extended. Read More
Two more states pass “Ban the Box” laws that will affect private employers
Beginning in 2017, Connecticut and Vermont will require employers to refrain from inquiring about applicants’ criminal histories on initial job applications. Read More
Michigan bans “Ban the Box” laws and salary history bans
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill that forbids local governments from limiting the questions businesses can ask during job interviews, bucking the trend of states and municipalities to implement "Ban the Box" policies or laws prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their salary histories. Read More