New Pennsylvania Legislation and Philadelphia Ordinance Amendment Tackle Pardoned Convictions, Expunged Records, and Negligent Hiring Liability
By William J. Simmons and Haley Norwillo on January 4, 2024 Read More
New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on November 16, 2023 requiring that certain past criminal conviction records be sealed. Read More
Criminal History Questions Barred in the Application Process for Federal Agencies
The new rule is incorporated into broader provisions included in the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Read More
Reminder: New Criminal History Consideration Regulations for California Employers Effective October 1, 2023
As previously reported , California employers must now adhere to updated changes in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) concerning the use of criminal history information in employment. Read More
Monroe County in New York Passes Fair Chance Employment Act
Home to the City of Rochester, Monroe County passed a "Ban the Box" bill on August 8, 2023 Read More