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
Federal “Ban the Box” legislation sent to Senate
On Sept. 25, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs sent the Fair Chance to Compete Jobs Act of 2017, S. 842 , to the Senate for further consideration. Read More
Louisiana becomes first state to “Ban the Box” during college admissions process
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 688 into law legislation that will prohibit public colleges and universities in the state from inquiring about potential students’ criminal histories. 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
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