Posts by Category: New Jersey

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. Notably for employers, the legislation explicitly provides…

The Senate has introduced two (essentially identical) bills (S2101 and S2102) that would prohibit public and private employers from automatically rejecting current or prospective employees based on their criminal record. The bill would require employers to consider at…

The New Jersey Legislature has been considering “ban the box” legislation since February 2013. Amidst opposition from business groups, the proposed law underwent several changes over the last 16 months. On June 5, 2014, the Senate Budget and Appropriations…

The New Jersey Legislature recently introduced the Opportunity to Compete Act that would impose significant restrictions on criminal background checks in connection with the hiring process. The law would prohibit employers from making inquiries into a…