Banning The Box? What’s The Big Deal?

Recently, counties across the country have begun rallying around a new initiative called “Banning the Box.” But what could this mean for your company or you as a job seeker? Let’s start with what does “Banning the Box” actually mean? Simply put, “Banning the Box” means removing the check box on an employment application that asks whether or not a candidate has been previously arrested or convicted of a crime.

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