Broward County, FL prohibits businesses from asking job applicants about criminal history

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Broward County approved a new ordinance to help residents with a criminal history find employment. The ordinance prohibits businesses from asking job applicants about their criminal history until after they have been interviewed for the position. The ordinance applies to any vendors seeking a county contract of $100,000 or more. The ordinance is intended to prevent individuals with a criminal history, particularly minorities, from being discriminated against while seeking employment.

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Broward County Ordinance To Help Those With Criminal History Find Employment – CBS Miami

Under a new Broward County ordinance, businesses working for the county can no longer ask job applicants about their criminal history until that person has been selected as a finalist and has interviewed for the position.

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