Snyder bans felon box on state job applications
Lansing — Republican Gov. Rick Snyder is “banning the box” on state job applications in an attempt to help formerly convicted felons return to the workforce and set an example for employers across Michigan.
The term-limited governor on Friday will sign an executive directive for state departments that, beginning Oct. 1, will prevent them from using an application check box to ask job seekers if they’ve been convicted of a felony.
While a criminal history review could still happen later in the hiring process, state departments will not be able to use criminal history as an initial screen for applicants.
Snyder is also announcing that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has removed all criminal history questions from licensing applications, except when required under state or federal law.
Read more: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/09/07/snyder-bans-felon-box-state-jobs/1213816002/
