Ban-the-box legislation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000524",
  "term": "Ban-the-box legislation",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Laws that prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's criminal history on initial job applications. These laws aim to give individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment by delaying inquiries about past convictions until later in the hiring process, such as after an interview or conditional offer. Many states and localities have enacted such legislation, affecting both public and private sector employers.",
  "subject": "Employment Practices Liability",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/ban-the-box-legislation/"
}