A new law passed this spring that allows ex-offenders to skip over the “Criminal History” section of job applications until an employer has deemed them qualified for the job. Because so many candidates are rejected in the first round just because of criminal histories, this new law might help ex-offenders get back into the job market and get on the path to a new life. Read more.
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