HB 1701-S2 - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) |
Establishes the Washington fair chance act. |
Prohibits an employer from: (1) Excluding an applicant from an initial interview solely because of a criminal record; and |
(2) Advertising employment openings in a way that excludes people with a criminal record from applying. |
Prohibits advertising that states "no felons" or "no criminal background" or that otherwise conveys similar messages. |
Allows an employer to consider an applicant's criminal record before making a hiring decision. |
Requires the attorney general's office to enforce this act. |