Ci's Coffee Chat - Ban The Box

CI’s Coffee Chat: Ban The Box

Commercial Investigations LLCwww.commercialinvestigationsllc.com

CI’s Coffee ChatWith your host: Courtney Caola

11/20/2014





Ban The BoxDoes your organization have a check box on your hiring documents next to the question:

Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?



It is estimated that more than 70 million US adults have a criminal history.

Ban the box initiatives are an effort to increase the employability of anyone previously convicted of a crime, thus reducing recidivism rates.



Ban The BoxJurisdictions adopting ban the box to date:

13 States (6 apply to private employers)

Washington DC

69 Cities and Counties



Q & A:

Ban The Box



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Variations

Type of employer the law applies to (public and/or private)

Size of employer the law applies to (4 or more employees, 15 or more employees, all sizes of employer of a certain type, etc.)

Can always ask about criminal past at a certain point in the hiring process (after interview or after conditional job offer)

Documentation requirements of decisions made on criminal data in some jurisdictions

Copy of background report supplied to the subject required in some jurisdictions



Q & A:

Ban The Box



Ban The Box

Pros

Allows applicants with a criminal history to get further in the hiring process.

The “box” discourages individuals with a criminal history from even applying.

Candidates are initially evaluated on job qualifications not past criminal activity.

Eliminates possible discriminatory hiring processes.

Employment is a significant factor in reducing recidivism.



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Cons

Allows applicants with a criminal history to get further in the hiring process.

The “box” discourages individuals with a criminal history from even applying.

Some versions conflict with federal and state laws.

Puts safety of the workplace and client protection as an afterthought.

Eliminates the discharge opportunity afforded when an applicant with a criminal history does not disclose the conviction which is later found.

Creates duplicate compliance efforts to comply with all hiring laws.

Eliminates a relied upon integrity test during the hiring process in regards to truthful disclosure on hiring documents.

Waste of time for human resource professionals and job applicants.



Q & A:

Ban The Box



Ban The Box Some organizations, such as Target and Wal-Mart, have implemented "Ban the Box" throughout their organizations whether or not the business is in a jurisdiction with “Ban the Box” legislation



Ban The Box

CI’s Response

To allow Commercial Investigations clients a choice, we have created a new version of our consent forms that do NOT ask criminal history questions.

So, based upon the legal advice of your lawyer you can choose the best form to assist your hiring process as modified by any “Ban the Box” legislation that applies to you.



Ban The Box

CI’s Client Page



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Consent Form Before



Ban The Box

Consent Form After



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Is this a phase or

a here to stay initiative?



Q & A:

Ban The Box



About:CI’s Compliance Team

Michelle, Courtney, Melissa and Craig

Continuously watch federal and state legislation concerning background investigations

Provides client assistance with FCRA regulations

Available to assist you

Contact:

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About:MichellePyan

Michelle Pyan – President and Owner

Started Commercial Investigations LLC in March 2004

Licensed Private Investigator

Ran her first background investigation in 1991

Received her Fair Credit Reporting Act Advanced Certification in October of 2014.

Contact:

800-284-0906 Ext. 202

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About:CourtneyCaola

Courtney Caola - Client Services Specialist

Joined Commercial Investigations LLC in December of 2013

Masters Degree from John Jay

Six years working as an Investigator with the Federal Government conducting background investigations

Total of 12 years working with government agencies in various roles

Contact:

800-284-0906 Ext. 214

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Melissa Ramsey - Investigator

Joined CI in October of 2011 as a data entry and call center representative and is currently an investigator focusing on initiating our clients’ requests.

Melissa received her Fair Credit Reporting Act Advanced Certification in April 2014.

Graduated from Siena College in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.

Contact:

800-284-0906 Ext. 211

[email protected]

About:MelissaRamsey



Craig Wigand - Investigator Joined CI in August of 2011 as a data entry

and call center representative and is currently an investigator.

Received his Fair Credit Reporting Act Advanced Certification in October of 2014.

Graduated from South Colonie Central School District in 1996. Attended SUNY Plattsburgh.

Contact:

800-284-0906 Ext. 204

[email protected]

About:CraigWigand



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