New York City “Bans the Box”
New York City enacted Int. 0318-2014, i.e. the Fair Chance Act (the “Act”), into law, barring employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Read More
West Virginia announces new background check program for long-term care workers
The state’s Department of Health and Human Services announced its plans to require fingerprint-based state and national criminal history checks through the launch of its West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening program. Read More
Pennsylvania medical marijuana law signed; provides protection in the employment context
Pennsylvania became the 24 th state to legalize the use of medical marijuana when Gov. Tom Wolf signed the bill into law on Sunday, April 17. The law will go into effect on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Read More
Important reminder regarding NYC’s Fair Chance Act
Private employers in New York City should note that the city’s Fair Chance Act will go into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 27 . Read More
Banning inquiries into salary histories an emerging trend in employment-related legislation
Massachusetts recently became the first state to ban employers from asking about applicants’ prior salaries and other state legislatures may soon follow suit. Read More