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San Francisco Employment Adverse Action: CRA, Employer, and Applicant Duties
When a background check may affect an employment decision in San Francisco, the employer must follow more than federal FCRA requirements. Covered employers must also follow the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), which has its own timing, notice, and record-review rules. This article applies to employment decisions only. Covered affordable-housing providers follow a separate process. For the broader 2026 law update, including affordable-housing obligations, read our Sa
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Update: 2026 Background Check Rules
San Francisco expanded its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) effective August 10, 2026. The change affects covered employers and covered affordable housing providers that use criminal-history information in hiring or housing decisions. The amendment—San Francisco Ordinance No. 128-26—adds new protections for certain out-of-state arrests and convictions. It also increased potential administrative penalties and available liquidated damages for violations. This is not a rule for every
5 days ago4 min read
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