Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would remove questions about criminal history from initial job applications for many private employers. The proposal, a form of “ban-the-box” policy, aims to ensure applicants with criminal records are first evaluated on their qualifications. A compromise version scaled back earlier requirements on employers but still delays criminal-history inquiries until later in the hiring process. Supporters say it expands job opportunities for people with records, while business groups argue it limits employers’ ability to screen applicants early.
