Federal Bonding Program

The U.S. Department of Labor established The Federal Bonding Program in 1966 to provide Fidelity Bonds for hard-to-place job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment at no cost to the job applicant or the employer. Click on “Services” and “For Job Seekers” to find a directory of State Bonding Coordinators to get started.  

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Related Resources

Legal Action Center/National H.I.R.E. Network

Established by the Legal Action Center in 2001, the National Helping Individuals with criminal records Re-enter through Employment (H.I.R.E.) Network is both a national clearinghouse for information and an advocate for policy change.

Sealing Criminal Records Colorado

This legal office gives information on sealing records so you do not have negative impacts in seeking employment.  A record seal in Colorado is when a person gets his/her criminal history hidden from public view.

Employment Background Checks: A Job Seekers Guide

Privacy Rights Clearhouse, a legal nonprofit, provides this guide to background checks.  This guide explains what can be covered in a background report, your rights under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and what you can do to prepare for a background check.  It also explains your right to get a copy of a background check and what to do if your report includes inaccurate or incomplete information. 

Career OneStop: Ex Offender Resources

Find local resources, a list of who hires ex-offenders, and learn how to talk about your conviction through the job process. If you have a criminal record and are looking for work, this is a good place to start.