Criminal history questions for job seekers could be banned in St. Louis under proposal [View all]

ST. LOUIS — The Board of Aldermen on Friday began debate on legislation to prohibit private employers in the city from basing many hiring and promotion decisions on an applicant’s criminal history.

The measure also would bar companies with 10 or more employees from including questions about convictions and related items on an initial job application.

The bill is part of the national “ban-the-box” movement, which seeks to remove check boxes or questions on job applications that require applicants to disclose any criminal convictions.

The sponsor, Alderman John Collins-Muhammad, D-21st Ward, said the bill “is about giving people a second chance and expanded employment opportunities.”

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