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Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule on Noncompetes
On April 23, 2024, by a 3 to 2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to “promote competition by banning noncompetes...
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LA County’s 2024 Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
Apr 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Los Angeles County has introduced a new Fair Chance Ordinance for employers, effective September 3, 2024. Previously, we tracked other Fair Chance...
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California Updates Employment Regulations Concerning Criminal History
Aug 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM
One of the latest in a series of “Ban the Box” style laws and amendments, California has updated its Fair Chance Act this year. On July 24, 2023, the...
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Federal “Fair Chance Act” Now in Effect
Jan 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM
“Ban the Box” style laws are a trend that has grown exponentially over the last decade. In fact, we have covered several laws in multiple...
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State Regulator Announces Increased California Fair Chance Act Enforcement
Nov 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM
“Fair Chance” -type laws are becoming more common across the country. These types of laws often restrict the types of criminal information employers...
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Fair Chance Act Guidance Updated for New York City Employers
Aug 16, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Amendments to the New York City Fair Chance Act (NYC FCA) took effect on July 29, 2021. According to the New York City Commission on Human Rights...
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NYC Fair Chance Violation Complaint Delivered via FedEx
Apr 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The consequences of violating employment laws can be significant. Employers can face litigation, leading to big penalties. Macy’s recently...
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Changes Ahead for the NYC Fair Chance Act
Mar 3, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last month we discussed New York City’s Fair Chance Act (FCA). It places restrictions on how NYC employers can use certain criminal history...
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Federal “Fair Chance Act” Enacted
Jan 16, 2020 12:00:00 AM
We have previously covered “Ban the Box” laws in multiple jurisdictions, including both statewide laws, such as the law in Colorado, and municipal...