EEOC Rescinds 2012 Guidance on Criminal Records in Employment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is rescinding a 2012 guidance document that outlined best practices for employers screening job applicants with criminal records, in line with President Trump’s executive order.

Why it matters. This policy change affects employers and job seekers, particularly those with criminal records, by altering how they are evaluated in the hiring process.