Expand 'Ban the Box' hiring policy to cover city contractors and vendors
In Plain English
Richmond currently prohibits city departments from asking job applicants about criminal history on initial applications. This policy helps people with past convictions get fair consideration for jobs. If approved, private companies that contract with the city must follow the same rule when hiring.
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Votes
Direct city attorney to draft ordinance to expand 'Ban the Box' policy to include contractors and vendors
5 to 1
Include the business community in the process of drafting the ordinance
6 to 0
Call for the question
0 to 4
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