Ban the Box Laws: What’s the Box and Why is it Banned?
July 22nd 2022 by Anabel Cassady @ www.jdspura.com
An overwhelming majority of states have adopted what is widely known as “ban-the-box” laws or policies that generally prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal background until later in the hiring process. The laws are intended to allow an employer to evaluate an applicant’s job qualifications first, without a criminal record overshadowing their candidacy. Here’s what employers need to know to make sure they are complying with ban-the-box laws.