Banning ‘the box’ to help ex-convicts find jobs
Clip: 12/25/2014 | 6m 20s
Banning ‘the box’ to give ex-convicts a better chance at finding a job
Many employers require job applicants to disclose any criminal history, often preventing those with a record from reentering the workforce. But Illinois is one of a number of states working to change this, with a new law prohibiting employers from asking about convictions on initial applications. Special correspondent Brandis Friedman of WTTW reports on the “ban the box” movement.
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Banning ‘the box’ to help ex-convicts find jobs
Clip: 12/25/2014 | 6m 20s
Many employers require job applicants to disclose any criminal history, often preventing those with a record from reentering the workforce. But Illinois is one of a number of states working to change this, with a new law prohibiting employers from asking about convictions on initial applications. Special correspondent Brandis Friedman of WTTW reports on the “ban the box” movement.
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