Clothing Retailer Accused of Violating New York State Law
Former employee files class action against The Gap, Inc. (Gap) after the company allegedly fired the individual without properly evaluating the context of a 2017 misdemeanor conviction. Read More
New Enforcement Guidance Issued for New York City Fair Chance Act as Key Amendments Take Effect
By Stephen A. Fuchs and Rod M. Fliegel on July 19, 2021 Read More
New Arizona Law Allows for Applicant Nondisclosure of Sealed Records
SB 1294 provides for the sealing of criminal offense records under certain circumstances and provides that an applicant for employment does not have to disclose such records. Read More
Georgia Passes Second Chance Employment Bill
Set to take effect January 1, 2021, the bill affords individuals the opportunity to remove certain convictions from a criminal record based on accruing a successful number of "conviction-free" years. Read More
New Arizona Law Eases Restrictions for Obtaining Occupational Licenses for Those With Criminal Histories
By Neil Alexander and Shaylon Lovell on May 10, 2021 Read More