Ban criminal background checks by city contractors during hiring
In Plain English
City contractors currently can ask job applicants about criminal convictions before making hiring decisions. This law would prohibit contractors from asking about criminal history until after they make a conditional job offer. The change aims to give people with past convictions a better chance at employment on city projects.
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Votes
Substitute final screening with updated enforcement guidance from EEOC
Adopt the ordinance as presented
6 to 1
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