LinkedIn’s New Feature Helps People With Criminal Records Find Work

The Fair Chance filter identifies potential employers that have pledged to consider their applications

LinkedIn debuted its Fair Chance job filter, which is aimed at helping people with criminal records who are ready to reenter the work force.

Head of social impact Meg Garlinghouse said in a blog post that over 70 million Americans have criminal records, and many are facing obstacles when trying to get back on their feet and find gainful employment.

The Fair Chance job filter enables job seekers to easily identify employers that have pledged to consider applications with criminal records.

It is currently available in the U.S.

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