A conviction that is more than 5 years old (commonly referred to as a 5-year lookback period), unless there are legal, funding, or grant requirements tied to the role, or it is within the Mayor’s Office, which shall be subject to a 7-year lookback period.A conviction that has been dismissed, expunged, or sealed.Convictions from the juvenile justice system.Arrests that did not lead to a conviction.Any conviction for decriminalized conduct, including those related to cannabis consumption or possession.Prohibit the consideration of the following items that may arise from a background check in hiring decisions:.The background check policy reforms will impact all future hires for City of Chicago government roles effective February 16, 2023, which is approximately 2,500 new hires annually. Today’s changes to the City background check policy and announcement of future citywide policy changes and investments are a critical step in our whole-of-government strategy to promote positive life outcomes for Chicago’s returning residents and their families.” “People who are returning to their communities after paying their debt to society face immense barriers to accessing basic opportunities, like housing and employment - a reality my family has experienced firsthand,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “As Mayor, I have committed to ensuring that Chicago is a fair chance city and that we support Chicagoans who are looking to rebuild their lives post-incarceration. Mayor Lightfoot also announced an effort to partner with City Council to introduce aligned policy changes at the March City Council meeting, including enhanced workplace anti-discrimination protections for returning residents. The DFSS SPRING Forward Pilot Program will integrate workforce training with wrap-around services, including housing navigation and rental support for returning residents. These changes codify DHR’s current practices to lead an equitable and transparent hiring process for all residents and strengthen the City’s track-record as a nation-leading Fair Chance employer. The new background check policy will promote employment access for returning residents who seek City of Chicago government roles.
Lightfoot, with Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Christopher Owen and Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Brandie Knazze, announced a suite of actions aimed at better supporting Chicago’s returning residents, including changes to the City’s background check policy and the February 17 th release of the DFSS Spring Forward Pilot Program RFP.
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