NYC Commission on Human Rights adopts final amendments to Fair Chance Act rules
Key points
- The NYC Commission on Human Rights adopted final amendments to Fair Chance Act rules.
- The amendments clarify procedures before adverse action based on criminal history and identify certain per se violations.
- The early resolution process for smaller employers facing Commission-initiated complaints has been eliminated.
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has adopted final amendments to the rules implementing the Fair Chance Act. They clarify procedures employers must follow before taking adverse action based on criminal history, identify certain per se violations, and eliminate the early resolution process previously available to smaller employers facing Commission-initiated complaints. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Update procedures and notices used before taking adverse action based on criminal history.
- Review how the company would respond to Commission-initiated complaints now that early resolution is no longer available.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- New York City
- Status
- Final rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- NYC employers subject to the Fair Chance Act
- Official source
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