TThe Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), commonly called the LA Fair Chance Ordinance, is a Los Angeles regulation designed to provide individuals who have criminal histories with an equitable opportunity for employment. The following are some important aspects of the ordinance:
- Private Employers: It requires private employers to refrain from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history on job applications and postings until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
- Conditional Offers: If an offer of employment is withdrawn due to criminal history, the applicant must be given the opportunity for the Fair Chance Process.
- State Compliance: Businesses with employees working within the geographic boundaries of the City of Los Angeles must comply with both the LA Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
- County Extension: Recently, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors introduced a motion to adopt the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, which will provide additional rights, protections, and enforcement mechanisms for persons with criminal history seeking
employment in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
This ordinance is part of the broader “Ban the Box” movement, which seeks to remove the checkbox that asks if applicants have a criminal record from job applications. It’s designed to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to be employed, thus promoting an inclusive workforce and economy.
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