2017 Compliance Recap

A look at important laws from 2017 that may have an impact on your background screening process.

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Oregon, Delaware and San Francisco Salary History Restrictions

Oregon, Delaware, and San Francisco have passed laws restricting the use of salary history in employment screening and decisions. These laws add to the list of jurisdictions who have passed similar legislation to restrict the use of salary history and promote pay equity.

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California Fair Chance and Salary History Regulations

Governor Brown recently signed two new laws in California that may impact your hiring processes and practices. Both laws will go into effect on January 1, 2018, and restrict employers’ use of criminal history and salary history during the employment screening process.

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Philadelphia, New York City and Massachusetts Salary History Restrictions

Several jurisdictions have recently passed laws prohibiting employers from inquiring about, or relying upon, a job applicant’s salary history.

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California Fair Chance Regulations

The Office of Administrative Law recently approved the new regulations proposed by the Fair Employment & Housing Council (FEHC). These regulations introduce additional limitations on the use of criminal history by employers, and also includes steps employers may need to take when making an adverse decision based on an applicant’s criminal history. The new regulations take effect July 1, 2017.

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2017 Washington D.C. Credit Report Restrictions

Washington DC Bill 21-0244 amends the city’s existing “Human Rights Act of 1977” by signing the “Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016” making it a discriminatory practice to use an applicant’s or employee’s credit information for general employment decisions.

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Los Angeles, CA – Ban the Box

The Los Angeles City Council approved Ordinance No. 184652, adding Article 9 to the City’s Municipal Code and creating some of the most extensive ban the box requirements to date. The new law will take effect on January 22, 2017 although penalties and fines will not be enforced prior to July 1, 2017.

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2016 Compliance Recap

A look at important laws from 2016 that may have an impact on your background screening process.

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VT and CT – Ban the Box

The law applies to employers with one or more employees.

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