News Releases | January 13, 2016

On Uber’s New Background Check Policy

Uber’s new background check policy ultimately fails the workers it’s meant to help.

News Releases | January 12, 2016

SOTU: President Obama Can Double-Down on His Legacy for Workers in 2016

The president can bolster his legacy of improving the lives of working families.

News Releases | November 2, 2015

On the President’s Announcement on ‘Ban the Box’ Hiring

The President’s announcement in Newark is a positive first step.

News Releases | October 27, 2015

NYC ‘Fair Chance’ Hiring Law Takes Effect Today

News Releases | October 27, 2015

NYC ‘Fair Chance’ Hiring Law Takes Effect Today

Employers: consider qualifications first.

News Releases | October 1, 2015

On the Senate Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill

NELP applauds the Senate’s work to advance criminal justice reform and to fix flawed FBI background checks for employment.

News Releases | July 30, 2015

On Today’s Rally at the White House for Federal Fair-Chance Hiring Reform

We are asking the federal government to give all workers a fair chance at a job.

News Releases | July 13, 2015

Oregon Governor Signs ‘Ban the Box’ Legislation

Oregon becomes the 18th state to adopt fair-chance hiring for people with records.

News Releases | June 10, 2015

New York City Adopts Nation’s Strongest ‘Ban the Box’ Policy as Momentum Builds for Fair-Chance Hiring Reforms

New Yorkers with Conviction Histories Will Get a Fair Shot at a Job as City Council Votes on Fair Chance(…)

News Releases | June 1, 2015

Ohio Adopts Fair-Hiring Policy for Jobseekers with Records

The State of Ohio today became the 17th state to adopt a fair-chance hiring policy for jobseekers with records, removing(…)

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