Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is scheduled to sign the “Ban the Box” legislation on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m in Rockville. Bill 36-14 or “Ban the Box” aims to prevent employers to ask about an applicant’s criminal record until the end of the first interview. According to a press release, the bill removes a barrier […]

A bill that would defer the point at which certain Montgomery County public and private employers can conduct criminal background checks or otherwise inquire into an applicant’s criminal record until after making a conditional offer of employment was introduced before the County Council on July 15. At a news event following the Council session, Councilmembers […]

A bill that would prevent certain Montgomery County public and private employers from conducting criminal background checks or otherwise inquiring into an applicant’s criminal record before making a conditional offer of employment will be introduced before the County Council today, July 15. At a news event at 12:30 p.m. in Rockville, Councilmembers Marc Elrich, Cherri […]