Ban the Box

Ban the Box

Agencies, contractors officially can no longer request applicants’ criminal records when hiring

Although many agencies already delay questions about criminal records during the hiring process, OPM’s final regulations further solidify the practice.

Workforce

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House oversight committee approves ‘ban the box’ bill for agencies, contractors

Hiring/Retention

OPM proposes to ‘Ban the Box’ for most federal hiring

Workforce

‘Ban the Box’ gets boost from lawmakers

Hiring/Retention

Agencies, contractors officially can no longer request applicants’ criminal records when hiring

OPM to broaden “ban the box” opportunities for formerly incarcerated workers

OPM wants to help formerly incarcerated people find work in federal government

GAO: Cuts to IRS workforce making audits difficult

House oversight committee approves ‘ban the box’ bill for agencies, contractors

OPM proposes to ‘Ban the Box’ for most federal hiring

‘Ban the Box’ gets boost from lawmakers