Covered employers
Employers with 5 or more employees that have any employee performing at least 2 hours of work per week in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Timing of inquiry
Job postings may not include language excluding applicants with criminal records. Inquiries and background checks are prohibited until after a conditional offer is made.
Individualized assessment
A written initial assessment must analyze the offense, time elapsed, and job duties; a written reassessment is required if the candidate disputes the preliminary decision.
Adverse-action workflow
Preliminary notice plus the report and the assessment must be sent; the candidate has 5 business days to respond, extendable by 10 days if new evidence is offered.
Notice & posting
Employers must retain records of all applications, assessments, and notices for 4 years.
Enforcement & penalties
L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Fines range from $5,000 to $20,000 per violation depending on frequency.
Citations
- L.A. County Code Title 8, Div. 4, Chapter 8.300