Employers Dinged by Massachusetts Ban the Box Enforcement
The Massachusetts Attorney General's office fined four national employers found to be in violation of FRCA laws and issued warning letters to seventeen Boston area businesses in June 2018.
The Massachusetts Attorney General's office fined four national employers found to be in violation of FRCA laws and issued warning letters to seventeen Boston area businesses in June 2018.
Connecticut joins other states by prohibiting employers from asking applicants about salary history, a movement referred to as the "salary history ban".
Georgia recently passed legislation that calls for more extensive policies and background checks. The new requirements go into effect October 1, 2019.
Effective August 3, 2018, House Bill 2311 offers protection to employers from negligent hiring lawsuits if they choose to hire an employee or independent contractor that was previously convicted of a criminal offense.
A $120,000 settlement was announced with a global shoe and accessories retailer for noncompliance with NYC's Fair Chance Act. This marks the fifth such settlement with retailers over fair chance hiring requirements.