What to Know About California’s Updated Fair Chance Act
October 10, 2023
As of October 1, 2023, California has implemented regulations concerning applicants’ and employees’ criminal background checks. According to the changes,...
The Details on SB 809 California’s Newly Introduced Fair Chance Act
March 1, 2023
The California Senate has passed the Fair Chance Act of 2023, which addresses conviction histories. The bill would amend Government Code Sections 12960 and 12965,...
Alameda County Approves Ordinance Barring Criminal Background Checks on Potential Tenants
December 29, 2022
Alameda County in California recently passed a countywide law prohibiting criminal background checks on tenants. The first in the country,...
Gainesville City Commission Passes New Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
December 28, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission has passed a new Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. This rule extends the city’s existing law to private employers. In addition,...
E-Commerce Platform Makes Changes To Settle Investigation Over Washington Fair Chance Act Violations
December 7, 2022
The world’s largest e-commerce company has changed its mobile job interface for independent contractors to make last-mile...
Gainesville Florida Moves Forward With Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
December 1, 2022
The Gainesville, Florida City Commission has voted to proceed with a new Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance. This ordinance will soon go before the Commission for a...
Employees Expect Their Employers to Give the Formerly Convicted a Second Chance
December 2, 2022
People with criminal records frequently have difficulty obtaining a job, especially those previously incarcerated. Unfortunately, they face significant...
What Does California’s Background Check Bill 731 Mean for Employers?
November 15, 2022
Recently, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, signed Senate Bill 731 (SB 731) into law. This success follows a nationwide movement to reduce the impact...