Fair Chance Ordinance News

Posted: June 13, 2017

6.2.2017 Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell Authors: Louise Ann Fernandez and Taylor Burras More and more employers in California are becoming subject to legal restrictions on the use of criminal history information when making employment decisions. The City of San Francisco passed the Fair Chance Ordinance, which became effective in August 2014, prohibiting employers with at least twenty (20) employees from inquiring about a job applicant’s criminal history on an employment application and from asking about criminal history information during an initial employment interview. http://articles.jmbm.com/2017/06/02/client-alert-2017-criminal-background-laws/ About Info Cubic Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Info Cubic provides pre-employment screening and drug testing to domestic and global clients. From its inception in 2002, the company has focused on offering first-class customer service, industry-leading turnaround times, maximum accuracy, and legal compliance expertise. Info Cubic’s easy-to-use, web-based service allows employers to request services, track orders, and securely retrieve and archive completed reports. For additional information on Info Cubic, visit infocubic.com or call (877) 360-INFO (4636).