Connecticut bans the box
January 12, 2017
ban the box‘. Although the state’s ban-the-box law generally prohibits employers from inquiring into applicants’ prior arrests, criminal charges, or convictions on initial employment applications, there are exceptions to this restriction. An employer may inquire about an applicant’s prior arrests, criminal charges, or convictions on an employment application form if:
- the employer is required to do so by an applicable state or federal law
- a security or fidelity bond or an equivalent bond is required for the position
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