Many employers are already familiar with California’s Fair Chance Act (“FCA”), which went into effect in 2018 and governs how employers may consider an applicant’s criminal history in hiring decisions. Effective October 10, 2024, San Diego County adopted its own Fair Chance Ordinance (“SDFCO”). Covered employers in the County must now comply with both the county’s SDFCO in addition to the state’s FCA.Continue Reading San Diego County Adds Local Restrictions for Covered Employers to Comply with in Addition to California’s Fair Chance Act