Los Angeles County, California has enacted an ordinance that will impose various obligations on covered employers regarding the criminal histories of applicants and employees. The ordinance applies to only the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and takes effect Sept. 3, 2024.
The details
Coverage
To be a covered employer, an employer must meet both of the following two requirements:
· Be located or doing business in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
· Employ five or more employees regardless of location, including the owner or owners and management, supervisorial employees, and any person providing services pursuant to a contract in furtherance of an employer's business enterprise.
Covered applicants include any individual who submits an application or other document for employment with a covered employer. This includes an employee who is applying for a promotion with their current employer.
Employer Obligations and Prohibitions
The ordinance includes a myriad of requirements and prohibitions for employers, covering:
· Job postings
· Criminal history inquiries
· Posters and notices to applicants and employees
· Adverse action procedures
· Record retention
Next steps
Covered employers should:
· Read the ordinance in full.
· Ensure compliance by Sept. 3, 2024.
· Train anyone involved in the hiring process on the law.