On: The prisoners trying to code their way to a better life

[mason240]

In fact it's actually illegal in several states (MN is one) to ask about it on job applications.

[jpetersonmn → mason240]

I'm from MN and every job application I've ever filled out in my life asked if I was a convicted felon. Including the job I'm at now.

[mason240 → jpetersonmn]

It is a new law that just passed last year, and I'm not sure if it has taken effect yet.

[jpetersonmn → mason240]

I just read up on that, and looks like they did just pass a law that they can't ask you on the initial application, but then can weed you out later. IMO that's a horrible law that will end up costing businesses a lot of money, and not help felons get a job at all. If I run a business and I have a policy of not hiring felons, I should be able to weed them out in the initial application phase.