Kelsey Wong

While the act is broadly applicable to qualifying businesses, employers should pay special attention to their duties under the act.

An employer that fails to follow notice requirements can be fined between $2,000 and $5,000 for a first violation and between $5,000 and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

The Golden State continues its lead in restricting use of such records with the FEHC recently finalizing new regulations that further limit an employer’s ability to use criminal history when making employment decisions.

California continues its lead in restricting use of criminal records with the FEHC recently finalizing new regulations that further limit an employer’s ability to use criminal history when making employment decisions.