Adult Directory 2013

applicant before making a final decision. For assistance with providing an
explanation of criminal history to an employer, contact the Community Reentry Program
of the DC Public Defender Service, (202) 824-2801.
Currently, 53 other jurisdictions, to include Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, have
similar laws banning the box on employment applications.
Target Stores: Target Stores recognizes “Ban the Box” nationwide.
The Federal and District of Columbia governments offer hiring incentives and bonding
programs that underwrite employers when they hire: ex-offenders, recovering substance
abusers, adults with no work history, and those with poor credit. Employment must be
for at least 30 hours per week. Self-employed persons are not eligible:
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit
(202) 698-5599 entitles the employer to receive a $2,400 tax credit for
each new employee hired under the program. The employer is credited
35% on the first $6,000 paid in wages for each eligible employee. The
employee must remain on staff continuously for at least 80 days or 400
hours, 120 days if summer youth program.
Federal Bonding Program
(1-800-233-2258) indemnifies the employer against theft, forgery,
larceny and embezzlement for up to $5,000, for six months. Eligibility:
any type of criminal record, working over 30 hours per week. Selfemployed
persons not qualified. Maryland residents contact Constance
Parker (410) 767-201 parker@dllr.state.md.us
Federal Prison Industries (UNICORE)
www.unicor.gov Indemnifies employer against theft up to $5,000 for the
first six months of employment. Eligibility: worked in UNICOR
Industries program for at least six-months while incarcerated and must
seek coverage within one year of release. Entitled to coverage for one
job after completing residence in a Residential Re-entry Center (Halfway
House). The amount of payment available for employers is up to $5,000.
UNICOR provides the initial bond payment which covers up to six
months. The employer can extend the initial bond at commercial rates.
Employers should contact, Ray King, Federal Bonding Program
Enrollment Specialist, (202) 293-5566 or (800 333-2258.
The Department of Employment of Services (DOES) provides a range of comprehensive
services to help DC residents obtain and maintain employment. DC residents beginning
at age 14 are eligible for job training and job placement assistance. Residents desiring to
augment their employability skills can receive government support to attend independent
academic or vocational training schools. A partial list of schools and vocational training
programs eligible for tuition assistance is listed at www.dcnetworks.org DOES have
several decentralized DC American Job Centers staffed with benefits specialists, case
managers, job training and placement counselors. Access to a job locator database is
available at any DC American Center.
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