It’s a good day when we’re able to celebrate another state implementing “Ban the Box” policies in an effort to help those with criminal records find jobs. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially signed an executive order…
If you’ve ever applied for a job, you know there’s a lot of paperwork involved. Companies will ask you an array of questions, like “Why do you want to work for us?” and “How do you handle constructive…
Maryland has become the most recent state to take a stand against discrimination against those with a criminal history by enacting a ban-the-box law. The ban-the-box law forbids employers from asking potential employees about their criminal records on…
St. Louis has become the latest city to enact a ban-the-box ordinance in an effort to advocate for the rights of ex-offenders. The ordinance prevents the city of St. Louis employers from asking about criminal history on job…
Roughly 72 percent of colleges require applicants to provide information regarding their criminal history when applying. The University of Minnesota conducted research on this phenomenon by recruiting pairs of applicants to apply to schools across the nation, one…
The Ban the Box bill, also known as the Fair Chance Act, is a rapidly growing nationwide movement that would greatly improve job opportunities for individuals with a criminal record. The bill would remove any inquiry into an…