Washington’s “Ban the Box” law goes into effect June 7
The Washington Fair Chance Act (WFCA) will restrict both public and private employers in the state from inquiring about job applicants' criminal backgrounds during the application process. 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
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
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
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