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NYC Amendments to “Ban the Box” Law Take Effect July 2021
In January 2021, the New York City Council amended the Fair Chance Act, also known as the “Ban the Box” law. These amendments expanded protections designed to defend job applicants from discrimination based on criminal records and pending criminal convictions. 36 states and more than 150 cities and countries have “Ban the Box” laws that are continually evolving to help ex-offenders find work.
What is the “Ban the Box” Law?
The “Ban the Box” Law, or the Fair Chance Act, allows for
