Quick summary
This page defines Fair Chance hiring, explains how to search for Fair Chance jobs on Indeed, and explains what happens after an employer makes a conditional offer.
Definition
Employers don't ask about or consider specific info before making a conditional offer.
They won't ask about the following:
- Conviction or criminal history
- Arrests not followed by convictions
- Participation in pretrial or post-trial diversion programs
- Sealed, dismissed, expunged, or statutorily eradicated convictions
Searching for Fair Chance jobs
- Sign in to Indeed.com.
- Use the keyword Fair Chance Employers.
- Add your location.
You'll see a list of Fair Chance Employers in your desired city. The filter boxes at the top of the page will help you narrow your search.
What happens after a Fair Chance employer makes a conditional offer?
After the fair-chance employer makes a conditional offer, employers may do the following:
- Conduct a criminal history check
- Perform an individualized assessment of a candidate's history
Why do Fair Chance employers individually assess each candidate?
They want to consider the following:
- Nature and gravity of the criminal history
- Time that has passed since the conviction
- Nature of the job that the job candidate is seeking
State, county, and city legal requirements
States, counties, and municipalities' legal requirements surrounding background checks vary.
Indeed's Fair Chance hiring practices
- It's voluntary.
- Some of the components may reflect legal requirements in some locations.
You are responsible for following the laws applicable to you.