Philadelphia expands “ban the box” ordinance
On Dec. 15, 2015, Mayor Michael Nutter signed Bill No. 150815, thereby amending and expanding Philadelphia’s “ban the box” law. The amendments are set to become effective March 14, 2016. Read More
Los Angeles “Bans the Box”
The Los Angeles City Council voted to pass the Fair Chance Initiative, an ordinance that will prohibit most employers in the city from making inquiries about applicants’ criminal histories until a conditional job offer has been made. Read More
California enacts statewide “Ban the Box” law
The law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and will apply to employers in California with five or more employees. Read More
Indiana becomes 27th state to adopt statewide “Ban the Box” policy
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order barring public-sector employers from asking applicants to disclose their criminal history upfront during the hiring process. Read More
Kansas City, Missouri passes “Ban the Box” ordinance
The ordinance will go into effect on June 9, 2018, and will apply to all employers with six or more employees in Kansas City. Read More