Summary
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has rescinded its 2012 Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions.
- This decision was announced in a press release dated October 29, 2026, and is effective immediately.
- The change marks a significant shift in how arrest and conviction records may be evaluated in employment contexts under Title VII.
- This move could have far-reaching implications for employers and job applicants regarding hiring practices and discrimination claims.
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