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Fair Chance Hiring
On Feb. 27, 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers to provide equitable protections for individuals with criminal history seeking opportunities for gainful employment. An employer must engage in the Fair Chance process when adverse actions are taken based on the review of criminal history. This includes an employer’s withdrawal of a conditional job offer, and may include any employer decisions such as promotions, reassignment, discipline, and termination.
The Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers is effective September 3, 2024
L.A. County Required Workplace Posting
Every employer shall post, in a conspicuous place at any workplace or jobsite within unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles where any worker works, a notice informing workers of their rights under the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
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Are employers required to conduct background checks on their applicants or employees?
No, The Fair Chance Ordinance for employers does not mandate employers to conduct background checks. If an employer chooses to, and bases their hiring decisions on those reports, they must follow the Fair Chance Process when withdrawing a conditional job offer.
Does the ordinance apply to all of Los Angeles County?
The ordinance applies to any employer with five or more employees, regardless of location, whenever they are seeking to hire or are currently employing persons who perform at least two hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. To verify a workplace’s location, enter the address of where work is performed on the County Registrar-Recorder’s website. (Follow our guide for step-by-step instructions.) Or you can call DCBA at 800.593.8222.
How DCBA can help
DCBA can investigate alleged violations of the law by the employer and collect fines on the applicant’s behalf.
File a Complaint
An Employer may be liable and face administrative fines if they engage in any of the following:
- Inquired about the applicant’s criminal history during the interview process before offering a conditional job offer
- Failed to provide a Notice of Intent
- Never contacted the applicant after reviewing their criminal history
- Is considering arrests or other non-convictions
- Failed to make a connection between the job duties and convictions.
If you believe your rights have been violated during the hiring process, contact us at:
Phone: 800.593.8222
Email: fairchance@dcba.lacounty.gov
We do not ask or report your immigration status.
Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers is effective on Sept. 3, 2024
File a Complaint
An Employer may be liable and face administrative fines if they engage in any of the following:
- Inquired about the applicant’s criminal history during the interview process before offering a conditional job offer
- Failed to provide a Notice of Intent
- Never contacted the applicant after reviewing their criminal history
- Is considering arrests or other non-convictions
- Failed to make a connection between the job duties and convictions.
If you believe your rights have been violated during the hiring process, contact us at:
Phone: 800.593.8222
Email: fairchance@dcba.lacounty.gov
We do not ask or report your immigration status.
