Employers with workers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County: You are now covered by the County’s fair chance hiring ordinance (available here: Ordinance No. 2024-0012 | Code of Ordinances | Los Angeles County, CA | Municode Library).
The ordinance covers applicants, employees and contractors and adds several compliance requirements for criminal background checks. New requirements include, but are not limited to, rules for language in job postings, prohibitions on inquiries about criminal history before a conditional job offer is made, and specific timing for when questions about criminal history can be asked. Employers with jobs in Los Angeles County are encouraged to reach out to legal counsel for guidance on the ordinance.