Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance

This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC189.00).

THESE ARE YOUR RIGHTS...

1. Employers cannot inquire about or seek information about an Applicant's Criminal History until after a Conditional Offer of Employment has been made to the Applicant*.

This includes job solicitations and applications or during any conversations and interviews.

2. If an Employer decides to rescind an offer of employment based on information discovered during the criminal background check, the Employer is required to perform an Individualized Assessment.

Individualized Assessment - a written assessment that effectively links the specific aspects of the Applicant's Criminal History with risks inherent in the duties of the Employment position sought by the Applicant.

If the offer is rescinded, the Applicant must receive:

• Written notification,
• Copy of the Individualized Assessment, and
• Copies of any documentation used in the Employer's decision

3. The Applicant has the right to the Fair Chance Process.

The Applicant has the opportunity to provide information or documentation to an Employer regarding the accuracy of his/her Criminal History or Criminal History Report or that should be considered in the Employer's assessment, such as evidence of rehabilitation or other mitigating factors.

The Employer is required to hold the job open for at least five (5) days from the date notification of a rescinded offer of employment to allow an Applicant to submit such documentation, and, the Employer is required to review any documentation in order to reassess their decision.

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* Note: Not all applicants/employees are covered under the FCIHO. Please see the ordinance (LAMC 189.00) for more details.