The Los Angeles City Council’s Economic Development Committee recently joined the masses across the country by voting to eliminate the criminal history of a potential hire until after an initial job interview has been made. Those business located in the city with at least 10 employees could face penalties for not complying with the Ban the Box laws or adhering to proper job posting requirements.
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Los Angeles Moves Toward Prohibiting Criminal Conviction Inquiry to Job Offer
Nov 1, 2016 | Criminal History Check
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