Washington’s Fair Chance Act: New Amendments Transform Employer Background Check Policies
By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25
In 2018, Washington enacted a Fair Chance Act, requiring covered employers to wait until after considering an applicant to be “otherwise qualified” for the position at issue to inquire about or consider criminal history when making hiring or other employment decisions. There are exceptions for, among others, financial institutions and certain regulated employers....
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP