EEOC Describes Effects of Criminal History on Suitability, Hiring Decisions
October 11th 2023, by FEDweek Staff @ www.fedweek.com
In a pair of new reports, the EEOC has described the impact of a criminal record in decisions regarding whether a job applicant is deemed “suitable” for federal employment and whether the person ultimately is hired. The reports come shortly after issuance of final rules generally restricting what agencies may ask about a criminal record before a tentative job offer is made.