Monthly Archives: April 2025

Fair Chance Act – A Brief Overview of Employment Criminal Background Checks

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In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of California’s Fair Chance Act—also known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employers need to know about using criminal history in hiring decisions.

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Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance

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Tune in to the latest edition of California Employment News, where Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi dive into LA County’s Fair Work Week Ordinance. Learn about key protections for retail workers, including scheduling rights, premium pay for schedule changes, and more.

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