Philadelphia Expands Criminal History And Credit Screening Ordinances, Further Restricting Employment Decisions - Employment and HR
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Effective April 1, 2021, Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSS) will protect not only job applicants but also current employees, independent contractors and gig workers. The FCRSS prohibits employers from inquiring into a candidate's criminal history until after a conditional employment decision has been made. Under the amended FCRSS, employers cannot automatically exclude applicants or current employees, independent contractors and gig workers with crimi...
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