Employment

Is California’s Ban the Box Law a Good Solution?

California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 1008 now makes it an unlawful practice for an employer to ask about an applicant’s criminal history before a conditional offer has been made. Similar bills have been labeled throughout the country as “ban-the-box” laws. In other words, applicants no longer have to face that small check box which many worry …

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California

Ohio Restaurant Owner Hires Former Criminals

The owner of Hot Chicken Takeover, a popular Columbus restaurant, has made headlines in hiring former criminals as employees. The restaurant’s founder, Joe DeLoss, appeared on Megyn Kelly Today last week, talking about his business. He mentioned the restaurant’s growth and employment model, which includes hiring people who have found it difficult to get a …

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Restaurant

Why Labor Is A Great Occupation for Ex-Criminals

It’s difficult to find a great job in today’s world. If you’re an ex-offender, you may be desperately struggling to find work. You may feel like there’s nowhere left to turn, but there is one industry that is hiring ex-criminals in numerous states. Labor and construction markets are crucial to the formation of an abundance …

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New Expungement Laws – Criminal Record Removal Rundown

As you may know, living with a criminal record can be very difficult. A criminal record can create barriers between you and the job, housing, or license you would otherwise qualify for. Chances are, you’ve experienced a background check at least once in the past – or maybe you are facing one in the near …

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