Spokane City Council passes ordinance to ban addresses on job applications

Spokane approves first 'Ban the Address' ordinance in the country

(The Center Square) – In a historic 6-1 vote, Spokane is believed to be the first city in the nation to adopt a “Ban the Address” ordinance on Monday in

Spokane City Council backs 'Ban the Address' initiative

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane City Council has approved the "Ban the Address" initiative, which focuses on the housing status of job applicants.

Spokane City Council passes 'Ban the Address' ordinance

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane businesses are no longer allowed to require job applicants to list their home address.

Spokane City Council passes ordinance to ban addresses on job applications

The council voted 6-1 to pass the "Ban the Address" ordinance which aims to prevent discrimination against unhoused individuals seeking employment.

Spokane outlaws discriminating against homeless job applicants

It will soon be illegal in Spokane for an employer to ask a prospective employee if they’re homeless or reject their application solely because they do not have a permanent address.

Spokane approves first Ban the Address ordinance in the country - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – In a historic 6-1 vote, Spokane is believed to be the first city in the nation to adopt a “Ban the Address” ordinance on Monday in hopes of getting folks off the streets and into employment. Similar to a “Ban the Box” policy, which prevents employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal record, “Ban the Address” prohibits them from asking about a person’s housing status. The ordinance states that homelessness is one…