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Lawmakers Debate What Can Be Asked on Job Applications
When you apply for a job with the State of Illinois, you could be asked whether you've ever been convicted of a non-violent crime. Most members of the Illinois House believe that should still be the case, as one lawmaker failed in his attempt to make the process more accessible to people with a criminal past.

State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) says job seekers should not be penalized for a youthful mistake, noting a background check could weed out the truly undesirable. "How dangerous is an interview?" he asked.

Among the reasons others don't like the bill: it could bring, for example, convicted embezzlers too close to a job in the state treasurer's office.

H.B. 65 was defeated in the House, 68-43.

(Illinois Radio Network)
03 17 09 by Newsroom
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