JPMorgan Chase business coalition helps people expunge criminal records
Advocates say too much talent is sitting on the sidelines because criminal records are holding some applicants back.
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Advocates say too much talent is sitting on the sidelines because criminal records are holding some applicants back.
A new pop-up installation in Center City advocates for clean slate laws using life-size stacks of paperwork.
There are millions of unfilled positions open across the United States. By overlooking individuals with criminal records, businesses are ignoring a big pool of potential candidates.
During the NGA Winter 2023 Workforce Symposium attendees heard from public- and private-sector leaders about strategies to support justice-involved individuals by connecting them to training, supportive services, and long-term employment opportunities.
The banking industry pushed Congress to pass the Fair Hiring in Banking Act as part of last year's defense spending bill. But while banks and some public interest groups hailed the move, others say it doesn't go far enough.