‘Ban The Box’ Bill Would Take Criminal History Question Off Job Applications

By Shaun Boyd
DENVER (CBS4) – It’s called “ban the box” — a bill that would ban employers from including a box asking about criminal history on initial job applications passed a House committee at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
“This is about public safety. If we can give people who have criminal records an opportunity to become productive citizens, to gain employment and have a future to look forward to and some hope, then we will reduce our crime rate,”