Evaluating candidates with known criminal records in compliance with the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA) poses a challenge for covered employers because the CFCA limits the discretion employers have to rely on such records...more
8/18/2025
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California ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws
Washington State has an existing fair chance law (discussed here) but the statute, as amended by HB 1747, will impose additional obligations on employers that consider criminal records when vetting job applicants or...more
After COVID-19 abates, employers may determine that they cannot return all employees to the workforce. Some employers may need to recall employees on a slower timeline depending on demand, social distancing imperatives, and...more
5/4/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Form I-9 ,
Furloughs ,
Layoffs ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
WARN Act ,
Workplace Safety