ABA Commission Drops Proposal to Seal Criminal Records
ABA Commission Pulls Proposal on Criminal Records
Thankfully, the American Bar Association caved in to business advocacy groups in it's efforts to seal certain criminal convictions from the records of those seeking employment.
As I've said in the past and will continue to say as this issue comes up, it is not the goal of an effective background check to exclude people from getting a job. The purpose of a background check is to make an informed decision about a candidate. Just because someone has a been convicted of a crime should not alone disqualify that person from employment. However, employers shouldn't be left in the dark. They are the ones who will be left holding the bag if something happens. If you want to correct this problem, teach employers how to make proper decisions and hold those accountable who do not.
Thank you to the folks at BRB Publications for bringing this story to our attention.
Thankfully, the American Bar Association caved in to business advocacy groups in it's efforts to seal certain criminal convictions from the records of those seeking employment.
As I've said in the past and will continue to say as this issue comes up, it is not the goal of an effective background check to exclude people from getting a job. The purpose of a background check is to make an informed decision about a candidate. Just because someone has a been convicted of a crime should not alone disqualify that person from employment. However, employers shouldn't be left in the dark. They are the ones who will be left holding the bag if something happens. If you want to correct this problem, teach employers how to make proper decisions and hold those accountable who do not.
Thank you to the folks at BRB Publications for bringing this story to our attention.
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