United States:
New Jersey Becomes Latest To 'Ban The Box,' Prohibiting Employers From Inquiring About Applicants' Criminal Record During Initial Application Process
13 August 2014
Reed Smith
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On August 11, 2014, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed the
"Opportunity to Compete Act," Bill 1999 (hereafter the
"Act"), into law. The Act limits the ability of
covered New Jersey employers to inquire into a job applicant's
criminal record. The law becomes effective March 1, 2015.
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