Background Checks
Nearly 40% of jobs in Florida are either subject to criminal background checks or restrictions in hiring based on criminal history.
This report examines the barriers to employment for ex-offenders in Florida based on current law and practice, and recommends reforms to the system to improve opportunities for ex-offenders to find jobs.
Making state laws, policies and practices around criminal background checks and hiring restrictions more consistent will help open up employment opportunities for ex-offenders, which can increase their chance of success at re-entry into society while positively impacting the economy and well-being of communities.