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2025 Washington Legislative Employment Law Update

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With the close of the 2025 Washington state legislative session, it is time to review the new employment laws and amendments that will affect businesses operating in Washington. Many of these changes take effect on July 27,...more

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Tackles Thorny Contours of Arrest Record Discrimination

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In a recent case, Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, the Wisconsin Supreme Court examined the definition of “arrest record” and the circumstances under which employers may lawfully consider arrest records in making...more

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Complying With the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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General Overview of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance -California has long been at the forefront of promoting equal employment opportunity for individuals with criminal histories. Statewide laws such as the Fair...more

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New Nevada Law Expands Employer Access to Conviction Records

While Nevada law does not limit how far back employers can directly ask applicants or employees about their conviction history, for years it has generally prohibited consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) from providing employers...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Illinois Employers Take Note: New Law to Limit When Job Applicant's Criminal Record May Be Considered

On July 19, 2014, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a statute that limits when an employer may inquire about and consider a job applicant's criminal record. The law, known as the Job Opportunities for Qualified...more

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Fenwick Employment Brief - March 2014

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In February, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Ordinance, which limits when and to what extent employers can inquire into the criminal history of applicants and employees. The ordinance also...more

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New Seattle Job Assistance Ordinance Limits Employers' Reliance on Criminal Records

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Seattle employers are about to become much more restricted in their ability to inquire into or act upon the criminal records of applicants and employees. On November 1st, the Seattle Job Assistance Ordinance, SMC 14.17, takes...more

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