As cities across the nation adopt “ban the box” legislation that regulates private employers’ ability to inquire into applicants’ and employees’...
MoreUniversity of Chicago Study Suggest that Ban-The-Box Has Unintended Consequences
Recently, many cities and stateshave passed “Ban-the-Box” (BTB) policies, which restrict employers from askingabout applicants’ criminal histories...
MoreConnecticut Joins Ban the Box Movement
Connecticut has joined the “Ban the Box” movement, becoming the most recent state in the nation to implement statewide legislation prohibiting...
MoreCommissioners Approve “Ban the Box” Ordinance
People applying for a job in Broward County government will no longer be initially asked if they’ve been arrested or have a criminal...
MoreLouisiana Legislature Passes “Ban the Box” for State Employers
Louisiana is anticipated to become the latest state to enact statewide protections for applicants with criminal backgrounds under the well-known...
More“Ban The Box” Does More Harm Than Good
Life in prison is meant to be difficult. But it doesn’t always get better once you’re out. Re-entering offenders often have a tough time finding...
MoreWaffle House Must Face Class Employment Claims
A class action claiming Waffle House didn’t hire prospective employees based on false information garnered from background checks, will...
MoreActive Shooters at Work on Rise
Deaths from workplace-related violence are on the rise nationally, although the overall number remains relatively small. Nationwide, 61 people...
MoreU.S. Census Bureau Settles Hiring Lawsuit Over Criminal Histories
The U.S. Census Bureau has reached a $15 million settlement of a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against black and Hispanic job applicants with...
MoreDeal: Bill Makes ‘Great Strides’ in Advancing Criminal Justice Reforms
Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 367, legislation that provides for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through and leaving the...
More‘Ban the Box’ Adopted for City Hiring; Criminal History Considered at end of Process
The City of Sarasota no longer will inquire about criminal history during its initial application process. The box on the employment application...
MoreModified “Ban the Box” Bill Approved in Connecticut
An amendment to the original bill essentially wiped the prior version clean. Thus, whatever you think you knew about the measure you can put that...
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