Tag: Ban the Box

Suffolk County Limits Employer Inquiries About Job Applicants’ Criminal Histories

Borrelli & Associates

Aug 3rd, 2020

On April 27, 2020 Suffolk County joined 14 other municipalities across the state of New York in passing legislation that has come to be known colloquially as “Ban the Box.” Ban the Box legislation limits or bans employer inquiries into the criminal history of an applicant during the hiring process. The name refers to the […]

What are Ban the Box Laws?

Michael J. Borrelli

May 5th, 2017

General Employment Law

If you’ve ever filled out a job application, you know there’s often an area where you are asked to check a box if you have ever been convicted of a crime. This makes it easy for employers to see if an applicant has been in legal trouble, and makes it difficult for anyone who has […]

Tag: Ban the Box

Suffolk County Limits Employer Inquiries About Job Applicants’ Criminal Histories

What are Ban the Box Laws?

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