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Criminal record no longer a blanket barrier to getting employment, labour court rules

23 April 2024 - 16:35

Jobseekers with a rap sheet have been thrown a lifeline for future employment as the labour court has found that a blanket exclusion of an applicant due to their criminal history was unfair discrimination...

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