“Ban-the-box” laws requiring employers to remove criminal-history questions from employment applications have been enacted in many states, cities and counties.
Primarily covering the public sector, many ban-the-box laws also apply to private-sector employers, seeking to protect applicants and candidates convicted of a crime from automatic disqualification during the selection process. In some cases, employers can inquire or check for criminal history after conducting a first interview; others must wait until they’ve extended a job offer.
Link to page: Ban The Box Turns Twenty What Employers Need to Know
Update: Ban The Box Law Covers Federal Contractors Fair Chance Act
