Philadelphia has strengthened its Fair Chance Hiring Law, giving thousands of jobseekers with criminal records greater protections. Employers can no longer reject candidates based on self-conducted criminal history searches or third-party reports unless the conviction directly risks the job. Misdemeanors may now be considered after four years, down from seven, while felonies remain at seven. Rejections require written explanations, and applicants can provide evidence of rehabilitation, ensuring past convictions don’t unduly block employment opportunities.

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