A new legislation has been passed in New York that will no longer require people applying for a job to disclose their criminal history.

A new legislation has been passed in New York that will no longer require people applying for a job to disclose their criminal history.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) amends New York City Civil Rights Law making it illegal for employers to ask about criminal history. Employers can only ask about criminal history after a job position is offered.

“The legislation comes out of the need to open the door to employment for people who are formerly incarcerated and have criminal records,” Alyssa Aguilera, Political Director for Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders [VOCAL-NY] told The Independent.

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