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Learn more about about Ban The Box laws and requirements regarding Employee Background Screenings. From Wikipedia: "Ban the box is the name of an international campaign by civil rights groups and advocates for ex-offenders, aimed at persuading employers to remove from their hiring applications the check box that asks if applicants have a criminal record. Its purpose is to enable ex-offenders to display their qualifications in the hiring process before being asked about their criminal records. The premise of the campaign is that anything that makes it harder for ex-offenders to find a job makes it likelier that they will re-offend, which is bad for society.:
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CI’s Coffee Chat: Ban The Box
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CI’s Coffee ChatWith your host: Courtney Caola
11/20/2014
CI’s Coffee Chat: Ban The Box
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CI’s Coffee Chat: Ban The Box
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Ban The BoxDoes your organization have a check box on your hiring documents next to the question:
Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?
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It is estimated that more than 70 million US adults have a criminal history.
Ban the box initiatives are an effort to increase the employability of anyone previously convicted of a crime, thus reducing recidivism rates.
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Ban The BoxJurisdictions adopting ban the box to date:
13 States (6 apply to private employers)
Washington DC
69 Cities and Counties
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Variations
Type of employer the law applies to (public and/or private)
Size of employer the law applies to (4 or more employees, 15 or more employees, all sizes of employer of a certain type, etc.)
Can always ask about criminal past at a certain point in the hiring process (after interview or after conditional job offer)
Documentation requirements of decisions made on criminal data in some jurisdictions
Copy of background report supplied to the subject required in some jurisdictions
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Pros
Allows applicants with a criminal history to get further in the hiring process.
The “box” discourages individuals with a criminal history from even applying.
Candidates are initially evaluated on job qualifications not past criminal activity.
Eliminates possible discriminatory hiring processes.
Employment is a significant factor in reducing recidivism.
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Cons
Allows applicants with a criminal history to get further in the hiring process.
The “box” discourages individuals with a criminal history from even applying.
Some versions conflict with federal and state laws.
Puts safety of the workplace and client protection as an afterthought.
Eliminates the discharge opportunity afforded when an applicant with a criminal history does not disclose the conviction which is later found.
Creates duplicate compliance efforts to comply with all hiring laws.
Eliminates a relied upon integrity test during the hiring process in regards to truthful disclosure on hiring documents.
Waste of time for human resource professionals and job applicants.
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Ban The Box Some organizations, such as Target and Wal-Mart, have implemented "Ban the Box" throughout their organizations whether or not the business is in a jurisdiction with “Ban the Box” legislation
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CI’s Response
To allow Commercial Investigations clients a choice, we have created a new version of our consent forms that do NOT ask criminal history questions.
So, based upon the legal advice of your lawyer you can choose the best form to assist your hiring process as modified by any “Ban the Box” legislation that applies to you.
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Consent Form Before
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Consent Form After
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Is this a phase or
a here to stay initiative?
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About:CI’s Compliance Team
Michelle, Courtney, Melissa and Craig
Continuously watch federal and state legislation concerning background investigations
Provides client assistance with FCRA regulations
Available to assist you
Contact:
800-284-0906
staff@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
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About:MichellePyan
Michelle Pyan – President and Owner
Started Commercial Investigations LLC in March 2004
Licensed Private Investigator
Ran her first background investigation in 1991
Received her Fair Credit Reporting Act Advanced Certification in October of 2014.
Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 202
michellepyan@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
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About:CourtneyCaola
Courtney Caola - Client Services Specialist
Joined Commercial Investigations LLC in December of 2013
Masters Degree from John Jay
Six years working as an Investigator with the Federal Government conducting background investigations
Total of 12 years working with government agencies in various roles
Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 214
courtneycaola@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
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Melissa Ramsey - Investigator
Joined CI in October of 2011 as a data entry and call center representative and is currently an investigator focusing on initiating our clients’ requests.
Melissa received her Fair Credit Reporting Act Advanced Certification in April 2014.
Graduated from Siena College in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.
Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 211
melissaramsey@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
About:MelissaRamsey
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Craig Wigand - Investigator Joined CI in August of 2011 as a data entry
and call center representative and is currently an investigator.
Received his Fair Credit Reporting Act Advanced Certification in October of 2014.
Graduated from South Colonie Central School District in 1996. Attended SUNY Plattsburgh.
Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 204
craigwigand@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
About:CraigWigand
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About Us:Commercial Investigations LLC
Commercial Investigations LLC (CI) is a certified woman owned enterprise and licensed private investigative agency.
Our vision is to be the most innovative and educational background investigations partner.
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