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News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers

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Every day, the press reports on arrests for one reason or another in California and other states. Many of those arrested have jobs. In turn, the employers of the arrestees in California are confronted with a dilemma: on the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Reminders About California’s Fair Chance Act

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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...more

Payne & Fears

Modifications to California Regulations Governing Employer Consideration of An Applicant’s Criminal History Approved

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The California Office of Administrative Law recently approved the Civil Rights Council’s amendments to regulations in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) that govern employer inquiries into and consideration of a job...more

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California Modifies Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History

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New regulations effective October 1, 2023, will impact how employers may consider criminal history in employment decisions. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits California employers with five or more employees from inquiring...more

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