Sacramento, California “bans the box”
Effective Jan. 1, 2017, private vendors and contractors with the city of Sacramento will no longer be permitted to include the check box that asks applicant’s to disclose prior criminal convictions on their job applications. 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
Austin, Texas “Bans the Box” for most employers
On March 24, 2016, the Austin City Council passed a “ Ban the Box ” ordinance that will impact most private employers within the City. 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
San Francisco amends its “Ban the Box” law
The city amended its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) to align with California’s statewide “Ban the Box” law which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. These amendments take effect on Oct. 1, 2018. Read More