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Spokane, WA: New Ban-the-Box Ordinance Limits Criminal History Inquiries

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Employers based in Spokane, Washington will soon need to comply with new ban-the-box provisions.  With narrow exceptions, the Fair Chance Hiring Act prohibits employers from broadly disqualifying or making employment decisions based solely on criminal history.