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Hiring DC Residents with a Criminal Record Makes Sense

Last year, the District of Columbia enacted an important law to address liability concerns of employers who wish to hire previously incarcerated DC residents.  The Re-Entry Facilitation Amendment Act of 2012 (Bill 19-889) was introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson and co-sponsored by others on the DC Council. The bill was the result of thoughtful research and collaboration to address consensus solutions to the challenges of employing people with criminal records.

Hiring DC Residents with a Criminal Record Makes Sense,” a program to educate attendees on local  and  federal laws that affect hiring practices, will be held on September 17, 8:00-10:00 am at PNC Bank, 800 17th Street, NW, 12th  Floor, Washington, DC (with a continental breakfast and networking from 8:00 to 8:30 am).  Hosted and moderated by Michael Harreld, Regional President of PNC Bank, the program will include presentations from the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, the DC Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, and others.  Harry Wingo, President & CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce, will welcome attendees and commence the presentations.

“We are thrilled to be a part of such an educational event,” said Council for Court Excellence Executive Director, June Kress.  “Our research over the last five years shows that it really does make economic sense to consider hiring returning citizens.  It’s also very important for our local business community to be educated about the new laws that will affect their hiring practices.”

Panelists will focus on current developments in the law as well as stories from businesses that have hired DC residents with criminal records and how this strategy has improved their bottom line.  The event is free and open to the public. 

For more information and to RSVP visit https://hiring-dc-residents.eventbrite.com.  Space is limited and therefore an RSVP is encouraged.

 

 

 

 
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