Sixty-five million Americans—or one in four adults—have a criminal record. But employers—including major companies like Bank of America, Omni Hotel, and Domino's Pizza—routinely post job ads on Craigslist that explicitly exclude such applicants, according to a new report conducted by the National Employment Law Center (NELP), a labor-affiliated advocacy group.
"Candidates must be able to pass: background check (no felonies or misdemeanors)," reads one ad placed by the bailed-out banking giant Bank of America. "Do not apply with any misdemeanors/felonies," warns another. And one study last year found that 92 percent of employers said they screen some or all applicants for criminal records.
It's hard enough to get a job as it is, and completely eliminating 25% of the population from consideration is not helping the situation. People fuck up, and the path to getting back on track is having a job. Without a job, crime may be the only alternative to survive.
This includes non-violent and drug offenses.
I really am appalled at the state of the nation. It's become incredibly cut-throat, and compassion doesn't exist.
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