The Ins and Outs of Hiring Ex-offenders, Veterans and the Disabled

Employers in cleaning-related industries from manufacturing of cleaning products, to distributors, to cleaning service providers are all struggling to attract and retain workers. While providing a more attractive job offer and work environment compared to other employers is always an option, that alone isn’t always enough.

One out-of-the-box solution is turning to some overlooked labor pools such as non-violent ex-offenders, people with disabilities, and veterans of the armed forces, says John Nothdurft, Director of Government Affairs for ISSA. In addition to being often overlooked by employers, there are federal and state incentive programs for employers that hire these workers. Some of these incentives are direct tax credits while others offer fidelity bonding to protect employers from possible risks.

In this new article, Nothdurft breaks down some of the incentives associated with employing ex-offenders, people with disabilities, and veterans.

To learn more about the policies and programs that exist for hiring these groups of people, and to find out what options are available in your state, ISSA has provided a brand-new summary document, which you can access from here.