Hiring can be exhausting; we all know how hard it can be to find that perfect candidate. There’s so much to consider, like work experience, background, educational history, personality fit – but what about what you’re not allowed to consider?

The California Fair Chance Act (California Gov. Code § 12952) gives employers a very specific

The California Civil Rights Department recently modified the regulation (2 CCR § 11017.1) associated with California’s Fair Chance Act.  The regulation addresses an employer’s restrictions and obligations for considering an applicant or employee’s criminal history.  The modified regulation took effect on October 1, 2023.

Employers should be aware of the modifications to this