Technology,
Labor/Employment
Jul. 30, 2025
The Fair Chance Act under FEHA: Legal framework and AI risks
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Michael J. Kent
Co-Founder
Kent | Pincin
Phone: (310) 376-0922
Email: mjk@kentpincinlaw.com
Pepperdine Univ SOL; Malibu CA

In January 2018, the Fair Employment and Housing Act was amended to include the Fair Chance Act, which prohibits employers from inquiring about a candidate's conviction history before making a conditional offer of employment. Also referred to as the "Ban the Box" law, the Act's aim is to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with a prior criminal history.
However, as artificial intelligence continues to transform workplace operations, California employers...
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