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NEW ORLEANS – A new policy by the Civil Service Commission won’t require applicants to initially say whether they’ve been convicted of a crime.
Called “ban the box,” the policy was put forth by the Landrieu administration “to remove obstacles that might prevent qualified ex-offenders from attaining or retaining quality jobs,” said a statement from the Mayor’s Office.
“It is crucial that our citizens have opportunities to be connected to jobs,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu.