Michigan Reentry Law Wiki

Employment: Information for Employers

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Employer's Guide to Hiring People with Criminal Records

Contains information on employer's legal rights and responsibilities related to hiring people with records, as well as a sample employment policy.

Information for Employers About Hiring an Ex-Offender

Overview of benefits to employers; also addresses issues like negligent hiring.

National HIRE Network: Financial Incentives to Encourage Employers to Hire Job Applicants with Criminal Records

Details advantages to employers who hire qualified job applicants with criminal records.

Fidelity Bonding Program

Employers who hire people with criminal records may be eligible to receive free federal bond insurance for those employees.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit

9 New ways Employers can earn Federal Income Tax Credits.

Model Employer Policy For Criminal Background Checks

A sample policy that addresses employer concerns about hiring people with records while giving people with records a fair chance to compete for jobs.

Negligent Hiring: A Myth or Reality for Employers?

Explains negligent hiring law and offers tips for employers and job developers to address this issue.


Avoiding Liability for Hiring Dangerous Employees

Examines negligent hiring law and offers suggestions on how to avoid liability