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19Feb

New England “Ban-the-Box” Trend: Navigating Criminal History Checks in the Hiring Process

Many states and localities have been adopting “ban-the-box,” prohibiting employers (including private employers) from asking applicants to disclose information concerning their criminal histories prior to an initial interview or a conditional offer...
By: Pierce Atwood LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-england-ban-the-box-trend-43838/

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