New York Correction Law Article 23-A prohibits an employer from unfairly discriminating against a person previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses. So says an introduction to the Doe Fund’s Guide for New York State Employers. But just how does an employer comply with the law? How does an employer evaluate an applicant with a criminal history? What about negligent hiring claims?
The Guide for New York State Employers answers these questions in a simple, easy to understand manner by:
Explaining the law and providing guidance to employers on how to apply Article 23-A when making hiring decisions
Explaining how companies can better protect their businesses from negligent hiring claims
Explaining how companies can take advantage of federal and state incentive programs that are available to companies that hire applicants with prior convictions
Informing employers of available resources that support businesses hiring qualified job seekers with prior convictions
The guide also includes a list of non-profit organizations that will help New York employers who hire those with a criminal history. Those outside of the New York area can access the National H.I.R.E. Network which offers a state-by-state guide to resources (www.hirenetwork.org/).
Source: The Fortune Society
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