SHRM: Federal 'Ban-the-Box' Bill Would Apply to Agencies, Contractors
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“At a time when some studies show that as many as 1 in 3 American adults have a criminal record, we simply cannot afford to exclude this population from employment opportunities,” said Holly Harris, executive director of the Justice Action Network, a Washington, D.C.-based organization advocating for criminal justice reform. “Fair chance hiring policies … at the very least ensure people with records have an opportunity to get their foot in the door and present their skills and qualifications before they have to disclose their criminal histories.”