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Ban-the-box might seem like old news, but these laws are constantly being added and/or updated. It is important for employers to keep up with the laws in all areas in which their employees work. The city of Chicago recently expanded its requirements on how employers may use criminal records in hiring decisions.
The state of Illinois has had a ban-the-box law for some time; however, updates were made to the law in April of this year. The city of Chicago has also had a law on their books for some time, which contain requirements in addition to those of the state law.
The expanded requirements regarding the considerations of criminal records by employers in Chicago include:
As with all laws, there are financial consequences for each infraction. In Chicago, this not only includes fines and penalties; it could also result in licensing issues for the employer, which could have a much higher financial impact on the company.
Source: https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/employee-rights-labour-relations/1318858/chicago-enacts-amendments-to-and-expands-requirements-of-its-criminal-history-screening-ordinance