Title 09 Employment Standards
Chapter 09.02 Fair Chance Hiring
Section 09.02.010 Findings
The City of Spokane finds that many qualified job applicants who have some kind of criminal record simply cannot obtain employment due to early screening or advertising which excludes them from the applicant pool. Many individuals who have criminal records could show themselves to be both highly-qualified and well-suited for employment in an interview, yet many do not even reach that stage due to screening criteria which make those with criminal records immediately disqualified for work. People with criminal records who cannot find work are forced to rely on public assistance and may be more likely than those who can secure work to re-offend.
Date Passed: Monday, November 27, 2017
Effective Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018
ORD C35564 Section 1
