Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) recently took effect, requiring employers in the unincorporated areas of the county to comply with criminal background check rules that are more restrictive than those that apply statewide or in other California localities, such as the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. The new rules impose stringent requirements on employers related to job postings, offer letters, and hiring protocols. Here are the steps employers must take to comply.
The FCO applies to any employer (including temporary agencies, staffing agencies, nonprofit organizations, and entities that complete criminal history checks on an employer’s behalf) that:
For covered employers, the ordinance applies to any individual whose position involves performing at least two hours of work on average each week within the county’s unincorporated areas.
Notably, the ordinance applies to background checks for employees, as well as contract and freelance workers.
The FCO requires employers to comply with various rules related to job postings, offer letters, and hiring protocols.
Job postings must:
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