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Verified Credentials Oct 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Keeping track of the laws impacting the hiring process can be a challenge for any employer. In addition to federal regulations, like the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), state and even local laws can often impose legal requirements on employers attempting to hire or perform background checks.
The ban the box movement is quickly building momentum, with several state and local jurisdictions enacting laws that often place restrictions on when, or if, an employer can inquire about their employees’ or applicants’ criminal histories. For example, the City of Columbia, South Carolina has enacted its version of a “ban the box” law that went into effect in August 2019.
Some highlights of the recently enacted ban the box law in Columbia are:
To read the full ordinance, click here: Ordinance No.: 2019-022
This latest law demonstrates that even local laws can have an impact on an employer’s hiring process. Verified Credentials will continue to monitor any significant changes in ban the box laws. If you have any questions about how Columbia’s ban the box law may impact your hiring processes, you may want to speak to your legal counsel.
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