DFEH Releases California Ban the Box Employment Law FAQ
In September 2020, the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing (“DFEH”) published a Fair Chance Act: Criminal History and Employment FAQ. The FAQ offers…
Oakland Landlords May Not Ask Tenants About Criminal Records on Applications
Beginning in 2020, Oakland tenants do not have to disclose criminal records on initial applications. The Oakland Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, also referred to as…
Berkeley Landlords May Not Ask Tenants About Criminal Records on Applications
Beginning in 2020, Berkeley tenants do not have to disclose criminal records on initial rental applications. The Berkeley Fair Chance Housing law, also known as…
California Employers May Not Ask About Criminal Record on Applications
Under California’s Fair Chance Act, also known as Ban the Box, California employers cannot inquire about criminal history on employment applications. The Ban the Box…
California Ban the Box Exceptions
California’s Ban the Box law protects people with conviction histories attempting to gain employment. Now, employers may not consider or ask about an applicant’s conviction history…
California Ban the Box Penalties 2020
California’s Ban the Box Law, officially known as the California Fair Chance Act, assists Californians with conviction histories with re-entry into society by prohibiting employers…
Berkeley Tenants Now Have Ban the Box Rights in Housing
On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Berkeley City Council banned criminal background checks in nearly all rental housing units. The Berkeley Fair Chance Housing Ordinance…
Berkeley Poised to Ban the Box for Berkeley Tenants
On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Berkeley City Council will vote on a new Berkeley Ban the Box Housing law, officially called the Ronald V….
Does California’s Ban the Box Law Cover Cannabis Jobs?
Although only launching in 2018, California’s thriving cannabis industry is ripe with job opportunities. Indeed, marijuana industry-related employment listings on job search website Indeed.com spiked…
5 Positions Not Covered by California’s Ban the Box Law
California’s Ban the Box law protects people with conviction histories attempting to gain employment. Now, employers may not consider or ask about an applicant’s conviction history…