Employers are still avoiding former inmates
Excerpted from The Atlantic By Margaret Barthel Dozens of states and D.C. have restricted when companies can ask about job applicants’ criminal records—but many aren’t following the rules. DeVaughn Bell […]
Alderman wants to ‘ban the box’ about criminal history from all job applications in St. Louis
Excerpted from ksdk.com By Sara Machi Collins-Muhammad’s plan doesn’t prohibit hiring managers from asking about criminal history in interviews or doing a background check. John Collins-Muhammad said he personally knows […]
Advocates argue in favor of ‘Ban the Box’ bill
Excerpted from Riverhead News-Review By Mahreen Khan Attorneys, social workers, ex-cons and former addicts advocated at the Suffolk County Legislature last Wednesday for passage of the “Second Chance” law, which […]
Why employers can’t let guards down when hiring holiday workers
Excerpted from a Forbes article by Alonzo Martinez As we dash into the lucrative holiday shopping season, employers are scrambling to hire temporary workers to extend their ranks. And, by […]