Fair Chance Ordinance

Philadelphia Passes Additional Amendments to Fair Chance Ordinance

by Rod Fliegel, Chad Kaldor, William Simmons, Littler - JD Supra

On October 8, 2025, with the mayor’s signature, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania enacted additional amendments to its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO). The amendments continue the city’s trend of expanding protections for individuals with criminal records, and take effect January 6, 2026.1 Businesses operating in Philadelphia must revise required notices to applicants, employees and independent contractors, among other compliance updates.

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