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Category: Public Policy There has been a slight change in Michigan’s ban on “Ban-the-Box” ordinances. And a slight change it is. On Friday, September 7, 2018, the term-limited Governor Rick Snyder, signed an executive-directive ordering all Michigan departments to remove questions about criminal histories from state job applications effective October 1, 2018. More specifically, applications will no longer ask questions about prior felony convictions. Furthermore, the governor has also asked the Office of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to remove criminal background questions from licensing applications for skilled-trade workers except where required by federal or state law. That is, some professional licensing depending on the industry may or may not require a criminal background screening. The good news for returning citizens is that this will prevent state departments from utilizing criminal histories as an initial screening for employment. On the other hand, applicants seeking employment with the state will only be temporarily relieved of criminal background checks as they may be required to authorize it if offered employment after the initial application. The bad news is that this new change of heart for the governor did not cause him to reverse the law in Michigan which bans “Ban-the-Box” ordinances in our state. Neither did he apply his generosity to the private sector. He only states the hope that the initiative will work and other public and private employers will follow suit. Remember, this comes after he signed the “Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act” into law on March 26, 2018. The law states that cities and counties located in the State of Michigan are, in fact, prohibited from adopting "ban-the-box" ordinances for felony convictions. So, we’ll see how this pans out. Was this post helpful? Leave a comment and please share with your followers. If you’re in need of case management services or need additional assistance complete the confidential Contact Form. Also, consider donating to continue this important work and expand our reach to the broader community. Contact Us: http://www.canmichigan.com/reach-out-to-us.html Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=u9ZbQw7yTRWAm9K4Yl2MKERd76oKf_lBrejXuVLAx0j5rsSTG72gmICfR9S-bVY4az_Imm&country.x=US&locale.x=US Related Posts: Ban-the-Box Laws: Employment Rights for Felons http://www.canmichigan.com/blog/ban-the-box-laws-employment-rights-for-felons City of Detroit Project Clean Slate Free Expungement Fairs 2018 http://www.canmichigan.com/blog/city-of-detroit-project-clean-slate-free-expungement-fairs-2018 Returning Citizens http://www.canmichigan.com/returning-citizens.html
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7/13/2023 07:36:30 pm
As a reader, I find the information about Michigan's changes to the "Ban-the-Box" ordinances interesting. The removal of criminal history questions from state job applications, specifically regarding prior felony convictions, is a positive step for returning citizens. However, it is disappointing that the ban on "Ban-the-Box" ordinances remains in place for cities and counties, and it does not apply to the private sector. The update highlights the ongoing challenges in promoting fair hiring practices for individuals with criminal histories. 9/3/2024 04:22:56 pm
The most that can happen with the private sector is to ask for their cooperation usually with incentive. But it's a step in the right direction. 7/28/2023 12:23:28 pm
The law expresses that urban communities and districts situated in the Territory of Michigan are, truth be told, disallowed from taking on boycott the container statutes for crime convictions. Leave a Reply. |
Deborah Mitchell2016 Wayne State University Alumni - Bachelors of Science in Social Work, social services professional and Registered Social Work Technician. Human service background since 2007 which includes medical case management and service navigation for the indigent population, outpatient mental health counseling for SUD disorders with comorbidities (experienced in medication-assisted and social model treatment modalities), supportive employment and job development for mental health consumers, and structured living domicile management. Archives
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