Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?
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Balancing Fair Hiring Practices with Considerations of Criminal History
The chapter delves into the debate over when and how inquiries into criminal history should be allowed in the hiring process, examining the arguments for and against such checks at the interview stage. It explores the impact of 'ban the box' and fair chance policies on background checks, discusses the complexities of assessing criminal history information, and proposes alternative policies to address the risks associated with hiring individuals with past convictions.
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