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On January 1, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect giving all Californians new privacy rights. This highly-anticipated state law provides residents with the right to

Proposition 24 (Prop 24), also known as the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, is on the California ballot this November. If passed, it will change what businesses can do with personal information and Californians’ rights associated with their information. Read More

Generally, no.

It can only be seen by certain employers (public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and childcare facilities).

Generally, no.

California employers can only ask to see your arrest record when you’re awaiting trial on the arrest or (for certain arrests) if you are applying for a health care job and will have access to patients or drugs.

Generally, no.

Private (with five or more employees) and public sector (state/local agencies, cities and counties) employers must review your qualifications for the job before considering your criminal record.

California employers can run a criminal background check after determining that you qualify for the job.

Yes, they can.

They must consider the amount of time since you were convicted, the type of conviction and if it relates to the specific duties of the job.

They must notify you in writing—giving you the name, address and telephone number of the company doing the background check.