In over a decade of practicing law, Daniel (Dan) Chammas, an attorney based in Los Angeles, California, has become known as an established litigator who represents Fortune 500 companies in employment law matters. A graduate of Stanford Law School, attorney Daniel Chammas is a partner at Ford Harrison LLP, which recently published a commentary on Connecticut’s new “Ban the Box” law.

1. Daniel Chammas, Attorney

2.  In over a decade of practicing law, Daniel (Dan) Chammas, an
attorney based in Los Angeles, California, has become known
as an established litigator who represents Fortune 500
companies in employment law matters. A graduate of Stanford
Law School, attorney Daniel Chammas is a partner at Ford
Harrison LLP, which recently published a commentary on
Connecticut’s new “Ban the Box” law.
Effective January 1, 2017, it is illegal for employers in
Connecticut, whether public or private, to inquire into an
applicant’s previous criminal record, including arrests,
charges, and convictions, on an employment application.

3.  Connecticut’s “Ban the Box” laws apply to all employers with
regard to all employment contracts. However, unlike similar
laws in other states, the Connecticut law is not clear on
whether the same prohibition applies to independent
contractors.
With regard to employment contracts, the new law provides for
only two exceptions where such inquiries may be made:
where the employer will be compelled by state or federal law
to request information on prior criminal conduct, or where the
employment position requires a security or fidelity bond.
Employers in the state will have to review their employment
applications to remove all inquiries into criminal records before
January 1, 2017.