Notice: There are new requirements for employers under the Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Ordinance (also called the Fair Chance Hiring law). New amendments to the law went into effect January, 2026. See the list of new requirements for employers.
In Philadelphia, it’s illegal for employers to ask about your criminal background during the job application process. Use the following intake form to report a violation of the Fair Chance Hiring law to the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.