The most recently authorized version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a provision that will limit the ability of federal contractors to inquire into the criminal backgrounds of certain potential employees. Beginning in December 2021, the Fair Chance Act will prohibit federal contractors from inquiring about a job applicant’s criminal background in certain
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OFCCP Implements New Directive On Use of Criminal Record In Hiring
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Almost a year after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its enforcement guidance on employers’ use of arrest and conviction records when making employment decisions, OFFCP has issued Directive 306, instructing federal contractors to strongly consider federal anti-discrimination laws before excluding applicants from employment based on criminal history records.
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