| Update Applicable to: | Effective date |
| All employers located or doing business in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County who employ 5 or more employee | September 3, 2024 |
What happened?
On September 3, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) posted specific notices and sample documents required by the ordinance.
Quick Summary:
- The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) prohibits employers in unincorporated Los Angeles County from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional job offer is made and requires employers to follow a fair process before taking adverse action based on criminal history.
- The DCBA posted the required notices and sample documents on its webpage.
What are the details?
The DCBA posted several resources to help employers comply with the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (Ordinance No. 2024-0012). These resources include:
- Workplace Posting: Employers must display a notice informing workers of their rights under the ordinance in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
- FAQs and Fact Sheets: Detailed documents explaining the ordinance, including frequently asked questions and a fact sheet for employers.
- Complaint Form/Intent to Sue: Employees can use forms if they believe their rights under the ordinance have been violated.
As previously reported by Vensure, the Ordinance establishes new burdens to employers’ already complex situations. You can read more in-depth by visiting the links below:
Business Considerations
- Employers should update job applications and forms to remove questions about criminal records and ensure fair chance hiring notices are displayed.
- Prepare additional documentation requirements for individualized assessments and keep all relevant documents for four years.
Source References
- Ordinance No. 2024-0012 (Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO)
- DCBA Fair Chance Hiring Website
- List of unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County
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