Ban the Box

Criminal Background Checks, Employment Law & Verdicts, Policy Updates & Changes

On October 14, 2017, Assembly Bill 1008 (AB 1008) was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown.  This new “Ban the Box” legislation (the “box” refers to the section on job applications that candidates check if they have a criminal record) is an added section to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) restricting the ability of California employers with 5 or more employees to make pre-hire and personnel decisions based on an individual’s criminal history.