[kearnyirish2]

Of course, but once when ex-con with a documented record assaults a customer/client or co-worker, the business is sued into oblivion. That is the flaw in these re-integration programs; employers are supposed to do background checks on employees, and if one commits a crime and it is determined that the employer “should have known”, the company is completely exposed legally.

[yesthatjallen]

Half the workers are xcons and the others likely know what they're getting into at work.

Forcing companies to hire any xcon who applies leads to trouble.

If the actual business model is to hire xcons it's different work environment.

If we don't offer them a second chance what options do they have?

If a business wants to help these people I wish everyone the best of luck.

[PapaBear3625]

Of course, but once when ex-con with a documented record assaults a customer/client or co-worker, the business is sued into oblivion.

I would imagine that he's aware of this, and has structured the company so as to be effectively judgement-proof. No assets in company name, all equipment rented, no retained earnings, etc, and company CEO having no assets in his name.

Lawyers won't waste their time for no payoff.