Designates April 2026 as Fair Chance Jobs Month

Official: A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

IntroducedApril 29, 2026

Labor and Employment

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for designating April 1 to April 30, 2026, as Fair Chance Jobs Month to promote fair hiring practices.

If you are an employer, this resolution encourages you to consider hiring individuals with criminal records during April 2026.

Affects: This resolution affects individuals with criminal records seeking employment and businesses considering their hiring practices.

Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as Fair Chance Jobs Month.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution shows support for recognizing April 2026 as Fair Chance Jobs Month. 2. The goal is to promote job opportunities for individuals with criminal records. 3. It encourages businesses to consider hiring people who have faced barriers to employment. 4. This month aims to raise awareness about the importance of fair hiring practices.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects individuals with criminal records seeking employment and businesses considering their hiring practices.

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