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San Francisco Expands Fair Chance Ordinance, Affecting Hiring Practices

4 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 18
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What happened

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The city of San Francisco has expanded its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), which governs how employers discuss and utilize arrest and conviction records during hiring decisions. Mayor Daniel Lurie signed Ordinance No. 128-26 on July 10, 2026, and the amendments took effect on August 10, 2026. The updated FCO applies to all businesses with five or more employees in San Francisco and further restricts the consideration of out-of-state convictions.

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Why it matters

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The expansion mandates changes to hiring protocols for businesses operating in San Francisco. The ordinance amends the existing FCO, which has been in place since 2014 and was previously amended in 2018. The new rules affect how companies manage background checks for candidates.

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Who's involved

  • San FranciscoThe city whose hiring rules are affected by the ordinance.
  • Daniel LurieThe individual who signed the ordinance expanding the FCO.

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