Second Chance Employers: Companies That Hire People With Records
Updated April 2026 · 10 min read
Many major companies actively hire people with criminal records through fair chance hiring programs, Ban the Box policies, and the Second Chance Business Coalition. Here are 100+ employers organized by industry.
Technology & Telecom
Microsoft
Google
Apple
Amazon
AT&T
Verizon
Comcast / Xfinity
T-Mobile
IBM
Retail & E-Commerce
Walmart
Target
Home Depot
Lowe's
Costco
Kroger
Whole Foods
Best Buy
Bed Bath & Beyond
IKEA
Wayfair
Chewy
Food Service & Hospitality
McDonald's
Starbucks
Chipotle
Panera Bread
Olive Garden (Darden)
Marriott Hotels
Hilton
Hyatt
Dave's Killer Bread
MOD Pizza
Manufacturing, Logistics & Transportation
UPS
FedEx
DHL
General Motors
Ford
Boeing
Caterpillar
3M
John Deere
Procter & Gamble
Schneider National
J.B. Hunt
Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
CVS Health
Walgreens
Johnson & Johnson
Kaiser Permanente
HCA Healthcare
Banking & Finance
Bank of America
JPMorgan Chase
Wells Fargo
Capital One
Construction & Trades
Turner Construction
Skanska
Bechtel
AECOM
Many local union apprenticeships
Tips for Applying With a Record
- Be honest but strategic. If asked about criminal history, be forthcoming but focus on rehabilitation, what you've learned, and your qualifications.
- Know your rights. Many states and cities have Ban the Box laws that prohibit asking about criminal history on initial applications.
- Get your record expunged if possible. Many of these employers still run background checks. Check your eligibility.
- Use reentry organizations. Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local reentry programs often have direct employer connections.
- Consider temp agencies. Staffing agencies like Manpower, Adecco, and Kelly Services often place workers with records in positions that can lead to permanent employment.
Note: Hiring policies change. A company listed here may have different policies by location, position, or time of application. Always apply — even if you're not sure. Many companies evaluate candidates individually.
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