New Ban The Box Bills In 2026 Aim To Delay Criminal Record Checks

New Ban the Box bills in NY, KY, MS, and OK aim to delay criminal history screening. Here’s how 2026 could shift compliance ...
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Applicant’s disclosure of armed robbery conviction protected by law, 3rd Circuit says

The applicant sued after he was denied a job based on the conviction, alleging violations of Pennsylvania’s ban-the-box law.
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‘Ban the Box’ Expands in Philadelphia: Latest Updates for Employers

Philadelphia has amended its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards ordinance, with changes going into effect 01.06.26. Among other changes, employers will only be able to consider misdemeanors ...
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Philadelphia Expands Its 'Ban the Box' Restrictions

The City of Philadelphia recently amended its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSS), commonly known as Philadelphia’s “Ban the Box” law, to make it more difficult for employers to ...