This is a sample only. It is strongly recommended that any form you create for applicants to sign receive a final review by legal counsel to ensure defensibility and that it complies with current employment laws. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all of the relevant federal, state and local law requirements governing this area.
Minnesota, Illinois, and other states have passed “ban the box” legislation that defines when, in the hiring process, an employer can ask a candidate about their criminal background, and prohibits asking about criminal history on employment applications. Check with our HR Advisors for more details to ensure compliance, especially multi-state employers. Contact MRA through our 24/7 Hotline at 866-HR-HOTLINE (866-474-6854) or infonow@mranet.org.
