Ban the Box — Accurate Background
Ban the Box laws have swept the nation, adding sometimes multiple layers of additional regulation for employers. Ban the Box is the practice of outlawing the check box on employment applications that asks if a candidate has ever been convicted of a crime. Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted their own version of this legislation. To see what states and local jurisdictions currently have active Ban the Box legislation, check out our interactive map: https://www.accurate.com/ban-the-box ==== The shifting legal landscape can throw a wrench into your hiring process. More and more, employers need to know what “Ban the Box” means for them. “Ban the Box” laws regulate when, during hiring, an employer can ask about criminal history. The idea is to ban that checkbox from applications. To give people a chance to get their foot in the door. With numerous states, cities, and counties enacting their own versions of “Ban the Box,” the environment is ever-changing. Some laws can add adverse action notice requirements to what’s already in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The good news is, Accurate has a team of compliance experts who can ensure you follow local “Ban the Box” rules, wherever you are. Peace of mind. It’s all part of how Accurate helps make every hire the start of a success story. Click the link for more about “Ban the Box.”
