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“You can still run a background check at any time on an applicant,” Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver) said." “We want to allow someone to walk into a interview with their shoulders back and say here’s who I am here’s something that happened in my past it doesn’t dictate my future,” Herod said." "Unlike previous years several business groups have shifted their support from opposed to neutral - including the NFIB." "Still - many conservatives remain opposed." Read full article #Lesl

"The bill still allows employers to run background checks and ask about criminal history in interviews, but it gives those like Dybing a foot in the door." “There is no forgiveness in our nation right now and this is one small step towards forgiveness, towards knowing that people can change their lives.” "Criminal history questions are already banned on state government applications and 12 other states have passed similar laws. While the bill has failed twice before at the St

“We want to make sure people get their foot in the door to get a job,” said state Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat and prime backer of the legislation. She said the bill could impact some 1 million Coloradans with a criminal record. “The number one factor of reduced recidivism is their employment, so we know this bill is good for the Colorado economy, and it’s good for criminal justice reform.” “We agree with the concept,” said Tony Gagliardi, who represents some 7,000 sm

"This bill does not require anyone to give anyone a job,” Herod said. “It just allows them to have a face-to-face conversation.” "Herod’s bill would prohibit most employers across Colorado from including questions about criminal history on initial job applications. The bill makes exceptions for jobs like teachers and bankers because state law says certain convictions are disqualifying." "Also, unlike past efforts, this bill doesn’t prohibit an employer from asking about someo

"Two state Democratic state representatives will be presenting a bill Tuesday that could change what job applications look like in Colorado. Its goal is to give people with a criminal history a better chance at landing a job. The Colorado Chance to Compete Act (HB19-1025) is also known informally across the country as Ban the Box legislation. Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver) is one of the sponsors, along with Rep. Jovan Melton (D-Aurora)." "You can't ask if someone has a criminal

"The so-called “Ban The Box” bill still allows employers to run background checks and ask about an applicant’s criminal history in an interview." "It also includes exemptions for child care facilities, schools and banks." “We know those that are formerly incarcerated, if they get jobs three times less likely to recidivate and go back to jail. This is a simple solution to a large problem,” said Rep. Leslie Herod, (D-8th District).The bill has failed in previous years, but this

"State Reps. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, and Leslie Herod, D-Denver, introduced a bill earlier this month that would prevent most employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history during the beginning stages of the hiring process." “What we are aiming to do is give people an opportunity to at least get their foot in the door when they’re applying for a position,” Melton said." "The proposed measure, HB-1025, would bar employers from stipulating in advertisements or on e

"The Colorado State Legislature convened last week and Representatives Jovan Melton and Leslie Herod introduced H.B.19-1025, the Colorado Change to Compete Act, which would enact ban the box requirements for private employers in Colorado. If passed and signed into law, employers would be prohibited from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal history on an initial application. Employers would also be prohibited from advertising or stating on the application that a person wi