Portland bans the box Dec 1, 2015 Businesses will have to wait ’til after a conditional job offer to do criminal background checks.
Ban the Box nearly ready for council vote May 14, 2015 Ordinance would give the formerly incarcerated a better chance at finding work after release.
Portland considers ‘Ban the Box’ ordinance Mar 19, 2015 The ordinance would give people with criminal records a better shot at becoming employed.
Labor-backed alliance to push bold agenda in the state capitol Jan 9, 2015 2015 could be a breakthrough year for pro-worker legislation
Unions back effort to stop unjust discrimination against applicants with criminal records Jul 1, 2014 The “ban the box” campaign wants employers and landlords to give ex-offenders a chance.
