Covered employers
Employers with 5 or more employees with any operations in the unincorporated County, including staffing agencies and County contractors.
Timing of inquiry
No inquiry before a conditional offer; pre-offer questions about criminal history are prohibited even in interviews.
Individualized assessment
Written assessment required, mirroring California Fair Chance Act factors; reassessment required if candidate disputes.
Adverse-action workflow
Preliminary notice with the assessment and report; minimum 5 business days for the applicant to respond before final adverse action.
Notice & posting
Postings cannot deter applicants with records; recordkeeping for 4 years.
Enforcement & penalties
San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Civil penalties of $5,000–$10,000 per violation.
Citations
- San Diego County Code of Reg. Ord. Title 2, Div. 13, Ch. 5