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2026-01-01
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<p><a><i></i>Back to Ban the Box</a></p>
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<p><a><i></i>Back to Ban the Box</a></p>
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<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
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<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
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<ul><li>Employers may inquire about criminal history information during an interview.</li>
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<ul><li>Employers may inquire about criminal history information during an interview.</li>
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<li>Covers most Rhode Island employers.</li>
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<li>Covers most Rhode Island employers.</li>
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</ul><h2>Who does this effect?</h2>
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</ul><h2>Who does this effect?</h2>
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<p>Applies to employers with four or more employees.</p>
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<p>Applies to employers with four or more employees.</p>
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<h2>What does the law provide?</h2>
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<h2>What does the law provide?</h2>
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<p>Criminal history information can be sought at an interview.</p>
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<p>Criminal history information can be sought at an interview.</p>
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<h2>Are there any exceptions</h2>
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<h2>Are there any exceptions</h2>
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<p>Pre-interview criminal history questions are permissible where: the employer is precluded by law from hiring persons with specified criminal records, or a standard fidelity bond or an equivalent is required for the position and one or more prior offenses would disqualify the applicant from obtaining such a bond. In both circumstances, the pre-interview question must be narrowly tailored to the potentially disqualifying offenses. Employers should consult with their to see if they are otherwise exempt from the law.</p>
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<p>Pre-interview criminal history questions are permissible where: the employer is precluded by law from hiring persons with specified criminal records, or a standard fidelity bond or an equivalent is required for the position and one or more prior offenses would disqualify the applicant from obtaining such a bond. In both circumstances, the pre-interview question must be narrowly tailored to the potentially disqualifying offenses. Employers should consult with their to see if they are otherwise exempt from the law.</p>
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