Second-chance hiring

In the United States, second-chance hiring or fair-chance hiring is when an employer 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.^[3]

It can be part of a diversity, equity, and inclusion program.^[2]

See also

• Ban the Box
• Second Chance Month
• Second Chance Act (2007) – US law