When employers use criminal background checks in their hiring decisions, they may unintentionally create barriers that disproportionately affect certain racial and ethnic groups. While these

Having a criminal record can create significant barriers to employment, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Successful reintegration into the workforce depends largely

Navigating employment with a criminal record presents challenges in any industry, but certain sectors impose additional restrictions and scrutiny due to regulatory requirements, safety concerns,

For millions of Americans with criminal records, finding employment is critical for stability and rehabilitation. Yet many face significant barriers during hiring, often being automatically

For the millions of Americans with criminal records, past mistakes can create seemingly permanent barriers to employment opportunities. Even minor offenses from decades ago can

The EEOC guidance on criminal background checks requires employers to prove that excluding job applicants based on criminal history is “job-related and consistent with business

For millions of Americans with criminal records, the job search process is fraught with uncertainty. A central question looms over every application: Will my past

“Ban the Box” laws rank among the most important employment reforms in recent years. They help people with criminal records get a fair shot at