ACC St. Louis CLE: Second Chance Employment Opportunities

In connection with recent discourse centered on social justice, an inherent tension has come to light regarding the employment of formerly incarcerated individuals and disparate impact for minority communities.

As employers who wish to be progressive weigh the benefits of providing a “second chance” to such individuals against legal risks that come along with inviting candidates with criminal backgrounds into their workforce, careful consideration should be made to balance the risks of potential legal claims with the potential individual and community rewards.

Join ACC St. Louis and Armstrong Teasdale as we share key challenges that minority communities face in employment, and action items to eliminate unconscious bias around criminal history and provide a fair chance for employment. 

We look forward to seeing you online on February 24th!