On August 11, 2014, New Jersey joined the growing number of jurisdictions banning the box on job applications that require job applicants to disclose criminal history information. This new legislation, the Opportunity to Compete Act (the "Act"), is designed to give individuals who have "paid their debts to society" a fresh start with regard to opportunities for employment. The Act will become effective on March 1, 2015. [read the full story here]