Ban the Box Act of 2025 prohibits employers from inquiring about criminal history until after a job interview.
The Ban the Box Act of 2025 amends South Carolina law to prevent employers from asking about criminal history on job applications. Employers can only consider criminal history after an interview or conditional job offer. The act applies to all occupations requiring a license or public employment, except for law practice, judicial branch jobs, Department of Corrections, and financial institutions. It also prohibits state agencies from using certain criminal records in employment decisions. The act aims to encourage rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society.
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