Ban the Box Compliance & Employment Screening Policy Advisory

The contract seeks advisory services to ensure compliance with Louisville’s Ban the Box policy as codified in LMCO §112.30, focusing on the appropriate timing and conditions under which criminal history inquiries may be made during the employment screening process. The advisor will provide guidance to align hiring practices with the ordinance’s requirements, which restrict employers from asking about criminal records on initial applications and limit such inquiries until later stages of the hiring process, unless an exception applies. Special attention will be devoted to identifying and managing legally permissible exceptions for roles deemed sensitive due to inherent responsibilities, public safety concerns, or regulatory mandates. The advisory work will involve interpreting the policy’s scope, developing internal protocols for HR and hiring teams, and ensuring that screening procedures do not inadvertently violate the ordinance’s intent to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal histories. The contractor must be well-versed in local employment law and capable of delivering actionable, risk-mitigated recommendations that balance compliance with operational needs. Services are expected to be delivered under a subcontract arrangement, with a submission deadline of June 1, 2026, and the work will be performed in alignment with the City of Louisville’s objectives for equitable hiring practices under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services.