June 19, 2014 | Nationwide | Ban the Box: What's Next? Ban the Job Application? The job application needs a fresh look. Employers need to collect basic information like name and contact information. But like the question about convictions, the question isn't if it can be asked but when.


July 08, 2014 | New Jersey | New Jersey‟s “Ban the Box” Bill Sent to Governor Christie‟s Desk The New Jersey Legislature has given final approval to a slightly more employer-friendly version of the state‟s “ban the box” measure, which now heads to Governor Chris Christie‟s desk.


July 16, 2014 | Montgomery County, MD | Montgomery County Maryland Passes Bill A bill that would defer the point at which certain Montgomery County public and private employers can conduct criminal background checks or otherwise inquire into an applicant‟s criminal record passes.


July 22, 2014 | July 24, 2014 | Indiana | Ban the Box in Indiana: What Employers Need to Know


Companies are rethinking the single check box on employment applications that inquire about an applicant‟s criminal history.


Illinois | Illinois Passes Bill to Ban the Box


Effective January 01, 2015, the State of Illinois will impose a law that restricts employers in the state from asking about and inquiring into criminal record information.


August 05, 2014 | Spokane, WA | Spokane Joining Nationwide 'Ban the Box' Trend Spokane Mayor David Condon said the city would join a nationwide trend to "ban the box" and no longer ask city job applicants about their criminal background.


August 06, 2014 | Austin, TX | Convict Rehired Under 'Ban the Box' Policy A City of Austin employee with a lengthy criminal history was fired after entering a guilty plea. However, the city acknowledges he was allowed to keep working after his arrest and without a background check.


August 18, 2014 | Nationwide | Employer Concerns Loom as Ban-the-Box Policies Spreads Employers continue to push back against blanket approval of ban-the-box policies, arguing they have an obligation to keep workplaces safe and avoid negligent hiring or employment discrimination claims.


September 2014 | Nationwide | "Ban the Box:" A Discussion of State and Local Laws According to the National Employment Law Project, 67 cities and counties and 13 states have adopted such provisions. More cities and states are expected to follow suit.


September 09, 2014 | Madison, WI | Madison Joins Chorus to Ban the Box The City Council of Madison has the joined numerous municipalities across the country by passing a legislation to ban the box - except for police and firefighter applicants.


September 12, 2014 | Washington D.C. | District of Columbia Enacts Ban-the-Box Legislation A new District of Columbia law, prohibits employers from inquiring into a prospective employee's criminal conviction background on its application and before making a conditional offer of employment.


October 01, 2014 | Albany, NY | Party City to "Ban The Box" During Hiring Process Party City has reached a settlement with the Attorney General's office to "Ban the Box."


October 06, 2014 | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta City Council Approves Ban the Box Legislation The Atlanta City Council approved an ordinance expanding efforts to eliminate discrimination against potential applicants for jobs with the City of Atlanta who have prior criminal convictions.


October 08, 2014 | Nationwide | Proposed Law May Clarify Background Check Dilemma Congress has proposed legislation that protects certain employers when they seek to comply with the laws that regulate their industries.


October 13, 2014 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Proposes "Banning the Box" Only a few months after Illinois “banned the box” for private employers, Chicago‟s city council has proposed to do the same.


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