A fair-chance employer or second-chance employer is an employer that does not automatically disqualify all prospective job applicants who have prior involvement in the criminal justice system.[1] Instead, the hiring process includes an evaluation of the individual.[2] For example, if a person has a past conviction related to driving, but the job involves no driving, then the conviction may not be relevant.[3] Similarly, since most recidivism happens within the first three years, then old convictions may not be relevant.
It can be part of a diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
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