Employment Second Chances for Felons

HR Outline

Problem to be address is balancing avoiding "negligent hiring" while at the same time complying with the EEOC and other agencies and groups, both ethically and legally, when it comes to discrimination against those with a criminal past

The upsides of not hiring people with criminal or other challenged background

Avoid negligent hire situations

Better chance of avoiding theft and other negative outcomes

The case for giving people a "second chance"

Some people truly want to redeem themselves

A prior record should not end one's career chances

General compliance and other concerns when it comes to the matter

Accusations of discrimination

Lawsuits

Disparate Impact

Scrutiny from EEOC, etc.

Conclusion

Best to take an even approach

How recent is the offense/transgression

c. How major/severe was the transgression

d. Incentives from government to provide chance at redemption