William Greenbaum and Julie Levinson Werner of Lowenstein Sandler, LLP discussed the latest information on state and
local ban the box legislation.
Not exact matches
Wolfgang Kreißig, Chairman of the Commission, told
local media earlier this week that they are mulling a
ban on loot
boxes.
All employers should continue to be mindful of other laws regulating criminal records checks and screening policies, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (a consistent source of class action litigation) and state and
local employment and
ban - the -
box laws.
The
ban the
box movement has gained traction in state and
local jurisdictions across the country.
«Don't be fooled into thinking that federal law preempts
local law when it comes to
ban - the -
box requirements,» she said.
Employers also have to contend with
local paid - sick - leave and
ban - the -
box laws, as well as restrictions on applicant credit checks.
Local businesses and organizations generally support the ordinance to «
ban the
box» but some do not support the aspect that postpones background checks until after making an employment offer.