Have you heard? Maryland joined Ban the Box as of February 29th, 2020. This is the 14th state to “Ban the Box”-i.e., prohibit private employers from asking job applicants to disclose any criminal records or criminal accusations, in this case, prior to the first in-person interview. Although the Maryland General Assembly originally passed the ban-the-box law in April 2019, Governor Larry Hogan subsequently vetoed it. However, the General Assembly overrode the veto on January 30,… [Read More]
An Individualized Assessment (IA) Can Help
An Individualized Assessment (IA) can help! Individuals, Employers and Landlords It Can Help!! POEknows can Help! Individuals As many as 100 million U.S. adults have a criminal record of some sort! Are you the running into a brick wall, trying to secure employment or a residence? Do you qualify? Do you deserve? Are you ready? Let us help. Let POEknows assist you in preparing an in-depth Individualized Assessment, a critical dialogue about where you were,… [Read More]
POE celebrates 42 years in Business
Where were You on March 28, 1973? Did you know? The Number One Hit Song in the U.S. on March 28, 1973 was “Killing Me Softly With His Song”, by Roberta Flack. Ask your grandparents if they know this song. American singer/songwriter, Matt Nathanson, was born on March 28, 1973. Ask your kids or grandkids if they know him and his songs. And, while you’re checking, ask if anybody remembers seeing Bobbie and Howard Levin… [Read More]