Category: Ban the Box

Bill Filed in Congress to Eliminate Drug Conviction Ban for Employment in the Hemp Industry

Written on March 22, 2023.

Bill Filed in Congress to Eliminate Drug Conviction Ban for Employment in the Hemp Industry Congress has received a new bill to end a federal policy, one which some lawmakers believe is discriminatory. The policy would end prohibitions preventing...

Employer Responsibilities Under Connecticut’s New Clean Slate Law

Written on March 20, 2023.

Employer Responsibilities Under Connecticut’s New Clean Slate Law Connecticut’s new Clean Slate law took effect on January 1, 2023. This law automatically erases low-level criminal records for people released from prison. However, it applies...

LA County Moves to Strengthen Fair Chance Initiatives

Written on March 10, 2023.

LA County Moves to Strengthen Fair Chance Initiatives March 10, 2023 The Los Angeles County Supervisor and the Department of Economic Opportunity have joined forces to create a Fair Chance Hiring Program. They hope to work with the community and...

D.C. City Council Approves Law Permitting Expungements for Marijuana Offenses

Written on February 8, 2023.

D.C. City Council Approves Law Permitting Expungements for Marijuana Offenses February 8, 2023 District of Columbia lawmakers have given their final approval for two bills that would reform the city’s marijuana laws. First, the Second...

Congress Reduces Employment Restrictions at Financial Institutions for Those With Criminal Records (1)

Congress Eases Employment Restrictions for Individuals with Criminal Records in Financial Institutions

Written on February 7, 2023.

Congress Reduces Employment Restrictions at Financial Institutions for Those With Criminal Records February 7, 2023 The President has approved a defense spending bill that impacts financial institutions by reducing restrictions on hiring individuals...

Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act May Increase Labor Pool, But Employers Should Be Prepared

Written on February 6, 2023.

Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act May Increase Labor Pool, But Employers Should Be Prepared February 6th, 2022 Nearly 44,000 people have had their convictions overturned since the start of the year thanks to Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law, removing...

Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Guidance Regarding Newly Implemented Expungement Law

Written on February 3, 2023.

Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Guidance Regarding Newly Implemented Expungement Law February 3, 2023 The Rhode Island Supreme Court has issued guidance on expunging marijuana records in compliance with a legalization law enacted in 2022. The...

Michigan Soon to Expunge Criminal Records Under Clean Slate Act

Written on February 1, 2023.

Michigan Soon to Expunge Criminal Records Under Clean Slate Act February 01, 2023 State officials in Michigan plan to automatically expunge some criminal records. This plan would help increase opportunities for jobs and housing for people with...

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records

Written on January 31, 2023.

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records January 31, 2023 Since the start of the year, a new law has taken effect in California that allows eligible residents to seal their...

Bill Expanding Employment Restrictions and Background Checks for Sex Offenders Returns to New Hampshire House of Representatives

Written on January 26, 2023.

Bill Expanding Employment Restrictions and Background Checks for Sex Offenders Returns to New Hampshire House of Representatives January 26, 2023 A bill aiming to create additional restrictions on employment for sex offenders has returned to the...

Category: Ban the Box

Bill Filed in Congress to Eliminate Drug Conviction Ban for Employment in the Hemp Industry

Employer Responsibilities Under Connecticut’s New Clean Slate Law

LA County Moves to Strengthen Fair Chance Initiatives

D.C. City Council Approves Law Permitting Expungements for Marijuana Offenses

Congress Eases Employment Restrictions for Individuals with Criminal Records in Financial Institutions

Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act May Increase Labor Pool, But Employers Should Be Prepared

Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Guidance Regarding Newly Implemented Expungement Law

Michigan Soon to Expunge Criminal Records Under Clean Slate Act

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records

Bill Expanding Employment Restrictions and Background Checks for Sex Offenders Returns to New Hampshire House of Representatives

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