This month Connecticut joined the states that have passed a Ban-the-Box law per Public Law No. 16-83. It goes into effect on January 1, 2017. This law prohibits covered employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s prior arrests, criminal charges or convictions on an initial employment application. Connecticut’s ban-the-box law defines a “covered employer” as “any person […]
Vermont Governor Signs Ban-the-Box Law
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin has signed H.261 establishing Ban the Box in that state. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2017. This version of the Ban the Box law is slightly different from most states. In Vermont, the law prohibits asking job applicants to check the box asking about any convictions on the job application. […]
Austin Becomes First Texas City To Adopt Ban the Box
The City of Austin became the first city in Texas to add a Ban-the-Box law when it passed Ordinance 20160324-019. While the law was effective on April 4, 2016, it will not be enforced until March 24, 2017, giving employers time to comply. In Austin the ordinance states an employer cannot ask about an applicant’s […]