Kansas

Can an employer or landlord ask about a criminal record? Know your rights in Kansas City

by Natalie Wallington - The Kansas City Star

Nearly four years ago, Kansas City passed an ordinance banning employers and discouraging landlords from discriminating against applicants based solely on their criminal history.

The so-called “Ban the Box” ordinance was intended to remove a barrier to housing and job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.

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