gyjot

I think most of the time it's up to the employer on who they're willing to give a second chance to, except where there are extra checks on hires mandated by law, like if they'll be working with vulnerable people.

So in practise I believe this would only amount to a partial shunning by society, as at least some employers will be okay with hiring pretty much anyone who can do the job, regardless of their crimes.

> In fact, a person’s criminal history has become so trivial that although employers can ask a prospective candidate about it during pre-employment screenings or background checks, many states do not allow that employer to discriminate based on their findings.

Is this really true? As an employer, there are some crimes I'd be happy to give people a second chance on, but others, no way.

For example, I would 100% not hire a rapist or a pedophile. And I would only hire a murderer if there were exceptional mitigating circumstances.

Some crimes tell you a lot about someone's character, even if they have completed their prison sentence.