Employers still probe candidates about past convictions

Employers still probe candidates about past convictions

Almost three-quarters of national companies continue to probe jobseekers about criminal records during the application process, a study has revealed.

The research conducted by Unlock – a charity for people harbouring convictions - found that 22% of employers had phrased questions relating to criminal history in a way that was potentially unlawful or misleading.

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