Criminal History on Applications for Employment (ban-the-box)

RI Ban-the-Box Law
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Prohibits employers from asking on job applications whether an applicant has ever been arrested, charged or convicted, except for law enforcement positions, jobs where law mandates disqualification for specified convictions, and jobs requiring a fidelity bond that specified convictions would bar.

Jurisdiction

Rhode Island

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Enforcing Authority

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, with the Commission for Human Rights

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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