Epstein Becker: New Jersey Strengthens "Ban the Box" Protections for Applicants | Practical Law
This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. addresses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's signing of an amendment to the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act (Ban the Box law), prohibiting certain employers from inquiring about or conducting online searches about applicants' expunged criminal records during the initial employment application process. The bill became effective immediately upon Christie's signing on December 20, 2017.