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Under ‘ban the box,’ how to handle criminal background checks

04/19/2017
Beginning during the Great Recession, the EEOC began to aggressively push for what has become known as “ban the box”—shorthand for prohibiting employers from asking about past criminal history before making a job offer.

The real story behind 4 background check myths

04/09/2017
When it comes to selecting the best candidates, going deeper than just face value should be routine.

Legislation proposed to ‘ban the box’ statewide in Calif.

03/29/2017
A.B. 1008, a bill currently before the California legislature, would bar employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional job offer.

Proposed regs: Criminal history inquiries can raise employer liability

02/27/2017
Employers should proceed with caution when using criminal histories to make employment decisions.

Los Angeles enacts tough new ‘ban the box’ law

01/30/2017
On Dec. 9, the city of Los Angeles enacted the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (LAFCIH), a “ban the box” law that took effect Jan. 22, 2017.

Still not doing background checks on all new hires?

12/22/2016
More than one-quarter (28%) of employers are in the same boat.

Simple steps to keep ‘Bah! Humbug!’ out of seasonal hiring

12/12/2016
What’s an HR department to do when faced with the challenge of recruiting, onboarding and training so many new hires?

16 new state laws California employers need to know about

11/28/2016
A list of the most significant laws affecting private sector employers in California.

How do we complete I-9s for out-of-state staff?

08/31/2016
Q. Some of our employees work in other states out of their homes. For completing the I-9 Forms, can I use a notary public to verify employees’ documents?

White House ‘ban the box’ program picks up big partner

08/20/2016
Walmart has signed the White House’s Fair Chance Business Pledge, bringing to 185 the number of employers joining an Obama administration campaign to help job candidates with criminal histories find their way back into the workforce.