by Bob Walsh
Yes, it's true, at least according to Lee Romney at Calmatters. Ex-Convicts, as a group, are behind the idea called "Ban The Box." This makes it illegal for most employers in CA to inquire about the criminal background of job applicants, because it unfairly stigmatizes ex-convicts are being untrustworthy or something. In the formerly great state of California it is illegal for most civil service employers to ask about felony background at initial applicant screening.
A bill that has just moved to Governor Brown's desk, AB1008, would expand this practice into the private sector in California. There are about 7 million people in CA who have criminal backgrounds and who are, at least potentially, attempting to make entry into the legitimate work force. They believe that prohibiting an employer from making inquiry into their criminal background until it has been determined that they otherwise meet job requirements will give them amore level playing field in the legit job market.
EDITOR'S NOTE: In this case the ex-cons are correct.
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