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    Hiring Policies/Practices after "Ban the Box"

    Date: October 13, 2016, 8:00am – 12:15pm
    Organizer:
    SHRM is Co-Sponsoring - Winona County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
    Location:
    Winona History Center—Wanek Hall
    160 Johnson Street, Winona
    Price:
    Free - Register Today!
    Event Type:
    Conference
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    Overview:

    Employers, human resource managers and anyone interested in learning more about "Ban the Box" legislation prohibiting employers from inquiring about a job seeker’s criminal history on initial employment applications and other, related concerns. 4 CEU and SHRM credits available!

    Presenters/Topics:

    Commissioner Kevin Lindsey of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, who will discuss the Ban the Box legislation in policy and practice. Emily Baxter of WE ARE ALL CRIMINALS will provide a video message about collateral sanctions of crimes. Josh Esmay, attorney will discuss criminal background checks and avoiding liability. A local panel of employment professionals and others will have a panel discussion about Winona’s experience and efforts regarding employment of individuals with a criminal past.

    To Register:

    Contact Claire Exley at cexley@co.winona.mn.us or (507) 457-6586 by October 10, 2016. Space is limited; register ASAP!

    Other:

    Light refreshments will be served. Free admission (except for attorneys seeking CLE credits (see below)); however, registration is required due to limited space. 4.0 Standard CLE and SHRM-CP/SCP CEU Credits applied for. $20 charge for CLE credits; make checks payable to CJCC.