Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

City Contractors' Use of Criminal History for Consideration of Employment Applications

The FCIHO requires that  Private Employers and City Contractors do not include any inquiries into a job applicant’s criminal history on job applications or postings.  Private Employers and City Contractors cannot inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.  If an Offer of Employment is withdrawn as a result of a criminal history, the applicant must be given the opportunity for the Fair Chance Process.  For more details and forms, see links below:
 

Ordinances and Rules and Regulations

• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance for Private Employers
• City Contractors' Use of Criminal History for Consideration of Employment
• Rules and Procedures 

Informational Materials

• Guideline for Employers (Short Form)
• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Brochure
• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fact Sheet

Required Postings

• Notice to Applicants and Employees for City Contractors
• Notice to Applicants and Employees for Private Employers

Printable Forms and Sample Letter

• Notice to Rescind Employment Offer Sample Letter
• Individual Assessment and Reassessment Form
• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Complaint Form (English)
• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Complaint Form (Spanish) 

NEW! California Fair Chance Act: The State of California recently adopted the California Fair Chance Act (AB-1008), which adds a section to the Fair Employment and Housing Act and went into effect on January 1, 2018. The law limits employers’ consideration of an applicant’s criminal history similar to the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Businesses who have employees working within the geographic boundaries of the City of Los Angeles must comply with both laws.