This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. describes the New York City Commission on Human Rights' new Interpretative Enforcement Guide on New York City's Fair Chance Act. The Guidance includes definitions, guidance on criminal background check and fair chance processes, best practice suggestions for employers, and sets out factors that the Commission will consider when determining civil penalties. The Guidance also clarifies applicant misrepresentation of criminal history and Article 23-A analysis, and the four categories of positions exempt under the Act.