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Fair Chance Act (California)

The Fair Chance Act (also known as California’s Ban the Box law) is a California law that restricts when and how employers can inquire about and consider a job applicant’s criminal history.

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What can I do if a California employer asks me about my criminal history on a job application or at an interview?

You can file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (they can order the employer to change its behavior and require them to pay you for the viola Read More

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Can I get a copy of the background check a California employer runs on me?

Yes.

In either the job application or written notice of the background check, you’ll be given the option to get a copy of it (if they used a background screening company) or any public records they obtained (if they did it themselves).

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How will I know if a California employer is going to do a background check on me?

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

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Can a California employer refuse to hire me after a conviction shows up on my background check?

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.

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When can a California employer run a background check on me?

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

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