LinkedIn is leading the way in 2020 with a huge step towards leveling the playing field for potential employees who have had run-ins with the criminal justice system. A new feature called the “Fair Chance” filter helps connect people with a criminal record with employers who are open to hiring them.
Per LinkedIn:
“… We’re excited to roll out a new ‘Fair Chance’ job filter to help job-seekers easily identify employers who have committed to consider applicants with a criminal record, thus removing a major barrier from their job search process.”
The filter is available within the drop-down listings while searching for jobs on the site. It may seem like a trivial measure, but this will save time and frustration for candidates who are often turned down due to the stigma of a criminal record. Additionally, the search filter comes with total privacy, as using the filter will not be tied to each individual’s LinkedIn account.
This is a smart move that LinkedIn hopes will provide more economic opportunities for those who need it most. People with criminal records are widely discriminated against by employers. It’s understandable that no one wants to hire a liar or a thief, but we have to question exactly how fair it is to continue to punish someone for a mistake, for years down the line. Now there’s a streamlined way for applicants to connect with employers who understand that past mistakes don’t have drastic effects on one’s ability to perform a job.
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