Fair Chance Employment: What it means for you

Washington State and the City of Seattle clearly define protections in housing and employment for those with conviction and arrest records. For most jobs, you don’t have to reveal your criminal history until after an initial screening to “eliminate unqualified applicants.”

In other words, you walk into the first part of the hiring process on a level playing field. And, if you do have to disclose some portion of your past, you will also be provided an opportunity to provide context and tell your story — including your recovery.

Knowing the law is important. I urge you to take a few minutes to review Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance.