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Tip: When Can You Ask, "Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?"

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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Many state (and local) jurisdictions have enacted laws that restrict employers from asking an applicant about his/her criminal conviction history on application forms.  Some even prohibit these types of questions until after the employer makes a conditional offer of employment.  Laws containing these mandates and restrictions are commonly referred to as "ban the box" laws.  Below we provide answers to common questions about criminal background checks and ban the box laws. 

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