Spokane, Washington enacts “Ban the Box” ordinance
The ordinance will prohibit employers in the county from asking job applicants about their criminal history prior to conducting a job interview. Read More
Maryland legislature overrides governor’s “Ban the Box” veto
The Maryland Senate voted 32-15 to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation that will prohibit public and private colleges and universities in the state from asking prospective students about their criminal history. Read More
California's FEHC issues proposed regulations for new "Ban the Box" law
The California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) proposed two regulations to implement provisions of Assembly Bill 1008 and the Senate Bill 63. Read More
New Orleans Passes "Ban the Box" Ordinance for City Contractor Employment Applications
Starting in March 2019, contractors doing work for the city of New Orleans will no longer be permitted to ask applicants about their criminal histories on job applications. Read More
Maricopa County, Arizona to “Ban the Box”
Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, Arizona’s most populous county will remove a question about past criminal convictions from their job applications. Read More