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  • Second Chance Employment

At Eaton, we believe in second chance employment. We are focused on removing barriers to employment and advancement for individuals with prior convictions. All candidates are considered for job opportunities based on their skills and experience. An individual’s past doesn’t define them – and we want to be known for the way we welcome all people to the table. We want an environment where all candidates and employees have an opportunity to be their best.

We also believe it’s important to lead positive change more broadly in this space, which is why we helped launch the Second Chance Business Coalition (SCBC), a diverse coalition of companies committed to expanding second chance employment practices within their organizations. Today, more than 45 of our nation’s largest employers have joined us in our commitment to give members of our society a “second chance” they might not otherwise receive. 

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How we screen matters

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Our background screen process is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and focuses on key considerations such as job-relatedness and an interactive discussion with the candidate. As a result, many candidates with prior convictions successfully advance through our screening process.

Eaton CEO Co-Chairs Second Chance Business Coalition

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The coalition is co-chaired by Craig Arnold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eaton, and Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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CNBC spotlights Eaton’s second chance leadership

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A growing number of companies, driven by social justice reform as well as the intense struggle to find workers, are participating in formal programs to help justice-involved individuals re-enter the workforce.
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Second Chance at Eaton

We do not ask questions about convictions (or arrests) during the application or interview process. Once an offer is extended and accepted, we then complete a background screen which includes a criminal records review.
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Background screens (including a criminal records review) are conducted after an offer is accepted. If a criminal record is identified on the background check report, we will review the type of conviction and the length of time that has passed to determine whether further review is required. If required, we then contact the candidate to discuss the conviction including the circumstances of the incident, rehabilitation efforts and additional factors.  
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Information regarding prior criminal convictions is only shared with those who need to know in order to make a hiring recommendation (typically Human Resources) and is otherwise strictly confidential. We understand the importance of confidentiality in these matters.
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We track a few key metrics to help monitor the effectiveness of our Second Chance efforts, however, we do not track criminal history data at an individual level. Examples of some of our key metrics include: percentage of applicants with a criminal history and  percentage of candidates completing the background screen review.
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One in two Americans has an immediate family member who has experienced incarceration. We know that the opportunity to rejoin the workforce is critical to immediate and long-term success of people and families impacted by the justice system, and Eaton is committed to supporting the strength and wellbeing of our communities. 80 million people have an arrest or conviction in their past, and Eaton wants to ensure we create opportunities for every qualified member of the workforce to find success and long-term careers at Eaton. 
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