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Fair Chance Act

The Fair Chance Act prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made.

Overview of Protections

This law ensures that applicants are evaluated on their merits by delaying criminal history inquiries until the final stages of the hiring process.

Filing a Complaint

Applicants who believe their rights under the Fair Chance Act have been violated have 30 days from the date of the incident to file a complaint via email.

Fact-Finding Investigation

Upon receiving a complaint, the Postal Service conducts a thorough investigation within 60 days to determine the facts of the alleged violation.

OPM Decision Process

Following the internal investigation, a report is submitted to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which renders the final decision on the matter.

Penalties for Violations

Individual employees found to have violated the Fair Chance Act may face disciplinary actions and penalties as specified by federal law.