Philadelphia Enacts Amendments to and Expands Coverage of its Background Screening Ordinances
By Rod M. Fliegel , William J. Simmons and Wendy Buckingham on January 26, 2021 Read More
Ban the Box Laws Amended Across States and Local Municipalities
"Ban the box" laws, which prohibit employers from inquiring about conviction or arrest records on initial applications, have been enacted in 36 states and more than 150 municipalities in the U.S. Three areas that have recently updated existing laws are California, Hawaii and St. Louis, Missouri. Read More
Iowa Trade Association Appeals Judgement Regarding "Ban the Box" Ordinance
Iowa Supreme Court determines which portions of the City of Waterloo's "ban the box" ordinance will remain intact. Read More
New Federal Fair Chance Act Applies to Federal Contractors and Agencies
By Rod M. Fliegel and Janet Leader on December 24, 2019 Read More
Des Moines, Iowa "Bans the Box"
The city council of Des Moines, Iowa unanimously passed a "Ban the Box" law on November 15, 2021. Read More