San Diego County recently passed its own Fair Chance Ordinance which takes effect on October 10, 2024. The ordinance applies to businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Similar to the Los Angeles County ordinance, it requires employers to assess the risk presented by an applicant’s criminal history in relation to
Criminal History
Los Angeles County Passes Fair Chance Ordinance That Applies to Unincorporated Areas of the County
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Posted in Hiring and Background Checks
At the end of February, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance adding several compliance requirements to the California Fair Chance Act requirements for employers considering the criminal history of applicants and employees in making employment decisions.
The Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) applies to employers with 5 or more employees in unincorporated…
Reminders About California’s Fair Chance Act
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Posted in Hiring and Background Checks
California’s Fair Chance Act also known as the “Ban the Box” law took effect in January 2018. It generally prohibits employers with five or more employees from asking about your conviction history before making you a job offer. In 2021, California’s Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing) announced new efforts…