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Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here?

Written on August 30, 2022.

Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here? In most states, legislators have enacted “ban-the-box” type laws. These laws prevent employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history until later in the hiring process. It also...

St. Petersburg May Be Expanding Its Ban the Box Law

Written on August 25, 2022.

St. Petersburg May Be Expanding Its Ban the Box Law The St. Petersburg City Council will discuss a potential expansion of its ban-the-box provision. The city passed the original policy almost eight years ago, and it removed criminal history questions...

How Your Company Can Comply With Fair Chance Hiring Laws

Written on August 1, 2022.

How Your Company Can Comply With Fair Chance Hiring Laws All businesses must consider many candidates in their search for the best employees. Unfortunately, applicants with criminal backgrounds often go overlooked despite their qualifications because...

Tampa City Council Moves Forward With Ban-the-Box Legislation for City Contractors

Written on July 27, 2022.

Tampa City Council Moves Forward With Ban-the-Box Legislation for City Contractors The Tampa City Council has taken another step toward introducing a new “ban-the-box” type of legislation for city contractors. This newly proposed ordinance...

Des Moines, Iowa Introduces “Ban-the-Box” Law

Written on July 5, 2022.

Des Moines, Iowa Introduces “Ban-the-Box” Law Late last year, the Des Moines city council passed a “ban-the-box” type law to little notice despite the major effects it has on employers now that it has already gone into effect. This law, like most...

Delaware “Ban-the-Box” Bill for Higher Education Institutions Passes State Senate

Written on June 27, 2022.

Delaware “Ban-the-Box” Bill for Higher Education Institutions Passes State Senate A bill that would “ban the box” for higher education institutions has passed the Delaware State Senate and is on its way to the State House...

OPM Proposes Initial Regulations for Federal Government’s “Ban-the-Box” Law

Written on June 21, 2022.

OPM Proposes Initial Regulations for Federal Government’s “Ban-the-Box” Law The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed initial regulations in order to implement the federal government’s “ban-the-box” regulations, officially...

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider “Ban-the-Box” Legislation for College Applications

Written on June 11, 2022.

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider “Ban-the-Box” Legislation for College Applications New Jersey lawmakers have proposed expanding “ban-the-box” type legislation to college applications. Bill A3869, sponsored by Assemblywoman...

Office of Personnel Management Publishes Proposed Rules Expanding “Ban-the-Box” Policy for Federal Agencies and Contractors

Written on May 22, 2022.

Office of Personnel Management Publishes Proposed Rules Expanding “Ban-the-Box” Policy for Federal Agencies and Contractors The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has published proposed regulations in the Federal Register in order to implement...

Tampa Bay Drafting Ban-the-Box Legislation

Written on May 12, 2022.

Tampa Bay Drafting Ban-the-Box Legislation The city of Tampa Florida wants businesses to stop asking about criminal records. The City of Tampa may soon introduce “ban-the-box” type legislation to assist individuals with former criminal...

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Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here?

St. Petersburg May Be Expanding Its Ban the Box Law

How Your Company Can Comply With Fair Chance Hiring Laws

Tampa City Council Moves Forward With Ban-the-Box Legislation for City Contractors

Des Moines, Iowa Introduces “Ban-the-Box” Law

Delaware “Ban-the-Box” Bill for Higher Education Institutions Passes State Senate

OPM Proposes Initial Regulations for Federal Government’s “Ban-the-Box” Law

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider “Ban-the-Box” Legislation for College Applications

Office of Personnel Management Publishes Proposed Rules Expanding “Ban-the-Box” Policy for Federal Agencies and Contractors

Tampa Bay Drafting Ban-the-Box Legislation

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