Ban the box refers to laws or policies that prevent the employment of individuals with criminal records.

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As of this writing,11 states have implemented Ban the Box laws or policies that reduce unfair barriers to employment of people with criminal records.Four of the 11 states' laws prohibit deliberate exclusion of ex-offenders from employment consideration by public and private employers (Hawaii,Massachusetts,Minnesota,and Rhode Island).According to Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance President Gerry Fernandez,"I'm aware of several chains that have programs to hire ex-offenders,though they do not want publicity.Who do you think works third shift,where they don't come in contact with customers?"

Ban the Box Refers to Laws or Policies That Prevent