NYC Amends Fair Chance Limiting Criminal History Consideration
Friday, January 8, 2021 The New York City Council has expanded NYC’s Fair Chance Act to further restrict NYC employers from taking adverse actions against applicants or employees based on their criminal history. The law will go into effect on or about July 28, 2021. We highlight the changes in the law and action items below. First, a Quick Refresher on the Current NYC Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant’s pending and past arrests and convictions until after the employer extends to the applicant a conditional offer...
Source: natlawreview.com