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
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
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
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
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