Gold Dome: Staying Out of the Scope of the Polar Vortex
"The “Ban the Box” bill is making its way through the legislature — it passed in committee yesterday." Read full article #BantheBox...
Dems determined to make "ban the box" a law
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‘Ban the box’ bill would prohibit Colorado employers from asking about criminal history
“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...
State Lawmakers: Criminal History Box On Applications Needs To Go
"The bill still allows employers to run background checks and ask about criminal history in interviews, but it gives those like Dybing a...
Colorado employers, colleges could soon be prevented from asking about criminal histories on their a
“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...
Colorado Democrats bring back “ban the box” — and this time it could happen
"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...
Struck down twice in Colorado, the 'Ban the Box' bill makes a comeback this week
"Two state Democratic state representatives will be presenting a bill Tuesday that could change what job applications look like in...
State Lawmakers Expected To Introduce ‘Ban The Box’ Bill
"The so-called “Ban The Box” bill still allows employers to run background checks and ask about an applicant’s criminal history in an...
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: Lawmakers seek to limit employer queries about criminal records
"State Reps. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, and Leslie Herod, D-Denver, introduced a bill earlier this month that would prevent most employers...
Compliance News Flash
"The Colorado State Legislature convened last week and Representatives Jovan Melton and Leslie Herod introduced H.B.19-1025, the Colorado...
