Ci's Coffee Chat - Ban The Box

CI’s Coffee Chat: Ban The Box
Commercial Investigations LLC
www.commercialinvestigationsllc.com
CI’s Coffee Chat
With your host: Courtney Caola
11/20/2014

Ban The Box
Does your organization have a check box on
your hiring documents next to the question:
Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?

It is estimated that more than 70 million US
adults have a criminal history.
Ban the box initiatives are an effort to increase
the employability of anyone previously
convicted of a crime, thus reducing recidivism
rates.

Ban The Box
Jurisdictions adopting ban the box to date:
 13 States
 (6 apply to private employers)
 Washington DC
 69 Cities and Counties

Q & A:
Ban The Box

Ban The Box
Variations
 Type of employer the law applies to (public
and/or private)
 Size of employer the law applies to (4 or more
employees, 15 or more employees, all sizes of
employer of a certain type, etc.)
 Can always ask about criminal past at a
certain point in the hiring process (after
interview or after conditional job offer)
 Documentation requirements of decisions
made on criminal data in some jurisdictions
 Copy of background report supplied to the
subject required in some jurisdictions

Ban The Box
Pros
 Allows applicants with a criminal history to
get further in the hiring process.
 The “box” discourages individuals with a
criminal history from even applying.
 Candidates are initially evaluated on job
qualifications not past criminal activity.
 Eliminates possible discriminatory hiring
processes.
 Employment is a significant factor in
reducing recidivism.

Ban The Box
Cons
 Allows applicants with a criminal history to get
further in the hiring process.
 The “box” discourages individuals with a
criminal history from even applying.
 Some versions conflict with federal and state
laws.
 Puts safety of the workplace and client
protection as an afterthought.
 Eliminates the discharge opportunity afforded
when an applicant with a criminal history does
not disclose the conviction which is later found.
 Creates duplicate compliance efforts to comply
with all hiring laws.
 Eliminates a relied upon integrity test during
the hiring process in regards to truthful
disclosure on hiring documents.
 Waste of time for human resource professionals
and job applicants.

Ban The Box Some organizations, such as
Target and Wal-Mart, have
implemented "Ban the Box"
throughout their organizations
whether or not the business is in a
jurisdiction with “Ban the Box”
legislation

Ban The Box
CI’s Response
To allow Commercial Investigations
clients a choice, we have created a
new version of our consent forms
that do NOT ask criminal history
questions.
So, based upon the legal advice of
your lawyer you can choose the best
form to assist your hiring process as
modified by any “Ban the Box”
legislation that applies to you.

Ban The Box
CI’s Client
Page

Ban The Box
Consent Form
Before

Ban The Box
Consent Form
After

Ban The Box
Is this a phase or
a here to stay initiative?

About:
CI’s
Compliance
Team
Michelle, Courtney, Melissa and Craig
 Continuously watch federal and state
legislation concerning background
investigations
 Provides client assistance with FCRA
regulations
 Available to assist you
 Contact:
800-284-0906
staff@commercialinvestigationsllc.com

About:
Michelle
Pyan
Michelle Pyan – President and Owner
 Started Commercial Investigations LLC in
March 2004
 Licensed Private Investigator
 Ran her first background investigation in
1991
 Received her Fair Credit Reporting Act
Advanced Certification in October of 2014.
 Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 202
michellepyan@commercialinvestigationsllc.com

About:
Courtney
Caola
Courtney Caola - Client Services Specialist
 Joined Commercial Investigations LLC in
December of 2013
 Masters Degree from John Jay
 Six years working as an Investigator with the
Federal Government conducting background
investigations
 Total of 12 years working with government
agencies in various roles
 Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 214
courtneycaola@commercialinvestigationsllc.com

Melissa Ramsey - Investigator
 Joined CI in October of 2011 as a data entry
and call center representative and is
currently an investigator focusing on
initiating our clients’ requests.
 Melissa received her Fair Credit Reporting
Act Advanced Certification in April 2014.
 Graduated from Siena College in May 2011
with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.
 Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 211
melissaramsey@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
About:
Melissa
Ramsey

Craig Wigand - Investigator
 Joined CI in August of 2011 as a data entry
and call center representative and is
currently an investigator.
 Received his Fair Credit Reporting Act
Advanced Certification in October of 2014.
 Graduated from South Colonie Central
School District in 1996. Attended SUNY
Plattsburgh.
 Contact:
800-284-0906 Ext. 204
craigwigand@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
About:
Craig
Wigand

About Us:
Commercial
Investigations
LLC
 Commercial Investigations LLC (CI) is a
certified woman owned enterprise and
licensed private investigative agency.
 Our vision is to be the most innovative and
educational background investigations
partner.

Hosted by:
Courtney Caola and
the CI Compliance Team
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