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		rsanek on Jan 4, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: US newspapers are deleting old crime stories, offe... that's not how fair chance works -- it just means the company will consider whether or not the offense(s) are relevant to the job. the employer isn't committing to hire more people with criminal records

musicale on Jan 4, 2025 | [–]

> the company will consider whether or not the offense(s) are relevant to the job

I doubt many employers would consider armed robbery to be a relevant job skill.

Schiendelman on Jan 4, 2025 | [–]

We are saying the same thing. :)

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