In the United States, second-chance hiring or fair-chance hiring is when an employer does not automatically disqualify all prospective job applicants who have prior involvement in the criminal justice system.
[1] Instead, the hiring process includes an evaluation of the individual.
[2] For example, if a person has a past conviction related to driving, but the job involves no driving, then the conviction may not be relevant.
[3] Similarly, since most recidivism happens within the first three years, then old convictions may not be relevant.
[3] It can be part of a diversity, equity, and inclusion program.