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2026-01-01
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<p><a><i></i>Back to Ban the Box</a></p>
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<p><a><i></i>Back to Ban the Box</a></p>
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<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
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<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
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<ul><li>Employers must wait until after a conditional offer of employment inquire about criminal history.</li>
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<ul><li>Employers must wait until after a conditional offer of employment inquire about criminal history.</li>
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<li>There are a variety of positions that are exempt from the law.</li>
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<li>There are a variety of positions that are exempt from the law.</li>
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</ul><h2>Who does this effect?</h2>
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</ul><h2>Who does this effect?</h2>
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<p>Because the law is silent on coverage, employers should consult with counsel to determine whether the law applies to their screening processes.</p>
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<p>Because the law is silent on coverage, employers should consult with counsel to determine whether the law applies to their screening processes.</p>
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<h2>What does the law provide?</h2>
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<h2>What does the law provide?</h2>
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<ul><li>Criminal history information can be sought after a conditional offer of employment.</li>
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<ul><li>Criminal history information can be sought after a conditional offer of employment.</li>
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<li>The law does not prohibit an employer from notifying applicants in writing of the specific offenses that will disqualify an applicant from employment in a particular position.</li>
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<li>The law does not prohibit an employer from notifying applicants in writing of the specific offenses that will disqualify an applicant from employment in a particular position.</li>
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</ul><h2>Are there any exceptions</h2>
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</ul><h2>Are there any exceptions</h2>
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<p>Does not apply to positions where, among others, employers are required to exclude applicants with certain convictions from employment due to local, state or federal law or regulation; or a standard fidelity bond or equivalent is required and a conviction of one or more specified offenses would disqualify the applicant from obtaining such a bond. Employers should consult with their to see if they are otherwise exempt from the law.</p>
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<p>Does not apply to positions where, among others, employers are required to exclude applicants with certain convictions from employment due to local, state or federal law or regulation; or a standard fidelity bond or equivalent is required and a conviction of one or more specified offenses would disqualify the applicant from obtaining such a bond. Employers should consult with their to see if they are otherwise exempt from the law.</p>
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