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http://www.npr.org/2014/07/14/330731820/how-banning-one-question-could-help-ex-offenders-land-a-job
Interesting question. This new ordinance (law?) in DC would not preclude companies from doing a background check later in the hiring process, but it would prevent a company from not considering applicants first without knowing about the criminal record.
As the article says, the best way to keep down rates of recidivism is to get ex-cons gainful employment. On the other hand, you probably can't hire somebody with a history of sexual assault to go into people's homes to do work.
Thoughts?
Washington, D.C., is expected to join four states and several cities soon in prohibiting companies from asking job applicants — up front — if they have a criminal record.
It's part of a growing movement called Ban the Box, a reference to that box on a job application form that asks, "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?"
Advocates for the laws say having to check the box prevents many ex-offenders from getting a fair shot at a job.
Interesting question. This new ordinance (law?) in DC would not preclude companies from doing a background check later in the hiring process, but it would prevent a company from not considering applicants first without knowing about the criminal record.
As the article says, the best way to keep down rates of recidivism is to get ex-cons gainful employment. On the other hand, you probably can't hire somebody with a history of sexual assault to go into people's homes to do work.
Thoughts?