Cities or Counties with a Fair Chance Policy

Source: National Employment Law Project

Louisville, KY

(Ordinance applies to city and vendors)

• Banned the box
• Background check only for otherwise qualified candidates
• Policies applies to vendors/contractors doing business with the City
• Incorporates EEOC criteria in individualized assessment

On March 13, 2014, the Louisville Metro Council unanimously passed a fair chance ordinance. The bipartisan victory was praised by Mayor Fischer as “compassionate legislation.” The ordinance prohibits City agencies from inquiring into an applicant’s conviction history until after the applicant has been found “otherwise qualified.” The ordinance states that the City prefers to do business with vendors who have adopted policies that are consistent with the City, and that consideration of vendors’ criminal history policies will be part of the performance criteria used by the City when awarding contracts.

Louisville Resource

Louisville Metro Council Ordinance

Louisville Contact

Robert Owens, Lead Organizer
CLOUT
[email protected]