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The irony here is that cons don't want to work.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

He said his proposed legislation, known as Ban the Box, would force employers to judge an applicant’s credentials and job experience, rather than their criminal past.

As if a criminal past isn't pertinent.

"I see you are looking to be hired as our new CFO, Mr. Madoff. What have you been doing for the past five years?"
"Nothing."

[sr4402]

"and would not force employers to hire anyone with a criminal record"

Maryland's employers will simply do more background checks.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

“Mr. Gacy, I see that you are looking for a position as director of our pre-school system. What is your experience in that area?”

“Well, I worked as a clown for a while.”

[Jonty30]

This bill will work just fine, for the cons. They will threaten discrimination, if not hired, then they will proceed to clean out the place when they do get hired.

[BitWielder1]

If I unknowingly hire an ex-con and he hurts one of my customers, guess who will be held responsible.

[Venturer]

As if Maryland doesn’t have enough honest workers out of jobs we need to hire criminals.

Guess the race of Mr. Mosby.
Guess what race he wants to help with jobs in Baltimore.
Guess what race commits the most crime in Baltimore.

Now remember it doesn’t make Mr. Mosby a racist to try to hide a convicts record, but it does make me a racist for opposition to his plan.

[CitizenUSA]

This is blatantly unconstitutional. The state has no legal authority to tell people what they can and cannot ask on job applications.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The 14th Amendment prohibits the states from violating constitutional privileges and immunities, like the freedom of speech.

[jmaroneps37]

What is more ironic is that the same Black politicians that support this type of thing are the leaders in the amnesty movement which would kill any chance at employment even if they could hide their criminal past.

[DugwayDuke]

“Hopefully this will help citizens gain employment because a lot of people are unemployed,” he said.

Won’t help the unemployment rate at all since those with convictions will replace those hired without. Zero sum.

[ltc8k6]

So an employer would have to waste time and money processing the applications of these folks, and interviewing them, when they already know they are not going to hire them?

This bill essentially makes employers play games.

Next you will see a law that says you must hire the convicted criminal if his qualifications are the same as other applicants...diversity...

[canuck_conservative]

for people who have experienced criminal convictions in the past

Notice the leftist new-speak here - convictions just "happen" to people randomly, like they're just innocent victims.

Un-freakin-believable.

Do the crime, do the time, and we ain't forgettin', cuz there's probably a good chance you'll do it again, bro.

[PowderMonkey]

“This legislation will provide a level playing field for people who have experienced criminal convictions in the past,” Mosby told the AFRO.

Some play a hard game, and simply lose. One doesn't "experience" a criminal conviction. You earn one. I've met and worked alongside plenty who have. Mostly violent offenders. Some have indeed regained trust, and earned their way back in. Some have not. Thus, "the box." I reserve the right to know who is entering my doorway, coming into contact with my children, handling my money, getting unfettered access to my personal information, and holding the keys to my car. Sorry if it hinders your job search, but there you have it. Trust, no different than that criminal conviction, must be earned. Step One: I have asked you a direct question on a job application. I expect a direct answer.

[I want the USA back]

And when the new employee rapes, steals and murders the EMPLOYER is held accountable.

Here’s an idea for the afros: don’t commit the crime in the first place.

I want a level playing field too - for the honest, law-abiding non-violent citizen who has followed all the rules and now can’t find a (**synonym for fornicating**) job.

[ealgeone]

so you run a child care business and you’re not allowed to determine if a potential employee is a pedophile?

gotta love liberalism.

[CSM]

“Mosby’s bill would prevent employers from running a background check until after the interview. If passed, employers under the bill could not require an applicant to disclose whether they have a criminal record, conduct a criminal background check or make any inquiries about a criminal past.”

Another politician that has no idea about the interviewing process that most “career oriented” businesses employ. In his mind a person is offered a job after a simple single interview. When in reality, the interview process for employers can be very lengthy and expensive. There should be a phone intro interview, an in person interview, a social setting interaction, and on and on. In these cases it costs thousands of dollars for the company and a lot of man hours...

Yet, the political elite think that this cost can just be “sucked up” by the evil corporation interested in profiteering off the back of the people! We can’t have employers streamlining their processes to ensure that the only folks that are interviewed, thus costing thousands of dollars, are the folks that could eventually be hired!

[dfwgator]

if a job applicant has a record of criminal arrests or convictions.

"Convicted? No, never convicted."

[WayneS]

...people who have experienced criminal convictions in the past...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[RinaseaofDs]

At least Mosby’s logic works here:

“The United States has been doing its very best to criminalize its citizens since 1970. We are exceeding our goals. As such, the box doesn’t mean much anymore, so we are going to make it illegal to ask. It’s a win-win for us - if you ask about criminality, we will arrest you, and if you don’t, you are helping us further mainstream our efforts.

We’d ask for your support of this bill, but frankly, we are going to get what we want no matter what.”