NJ Adopts "Ban the Box" Requirements
8/15/14
By: Joyce M. Mocek Recently, New Jersey joined the growing number of states prohibiting employers from asking about applicants’ criminal histories in the hiring process. “The Opportunity to Compete Act”, signed by New Jersey Governor Christie this week, goes into effect on March 1, 2015. This law prevents companies with more than 15 employees (over 20 calendar…