If you are seeking employment in Yonkers, you are covered by Yonkers’ and Westchester County’s Ban the Box laws. Both the city-wide public and private sectors are covered.
When applying for a position at a government agency in Yonkers, you will not be asked about your criminal record on the initial application. An employer cannot ask you about your arrest or conviction history, or run a background check, until you have received a conditional offer of employment.
When applying for a private sector job, an employer cannot ask about your criminal record on a job application form. They also cannot post any advertisement that directly or indirectly limits or gives preference to certain applicants based on their criminal convictions. After you have submitted a job application, a private employer can ask about your arrest or conviction record.
If a private employer decides not to go forward with your candidacy, they must perform an analysis of your criminal record with the factors listed in Article 23-A of the New York State Correction Law. You may request, and the employer must then provide, a written statement that states the reasons why you were not hired.