Policy & program record · Criminal Justice

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring

A city-specific process governing criminal-history consideration in hiring.

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City of Los Angeles; covered employers

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The Bureau of Contract Administration provides forms and guidance for the Fair Chance Initiative. Review the conditional-offer and fair-chance process using the City’s own materials.

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