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Title: Getting back to work: Returning to the labor force after an absence Source: US BLS Author: Sara Royster

*Date:* Nov. 15, 2015

*Summary:* While serving an 18-year prison sentence, James Whitfield completed a paralegal training program. He was determined to work in law upon his release—but was rejected by every firm he applied to. "No one was willing to take a chance on me because of my criminal record," he says. Link: 1.usa.gov/1ONozM1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary@work.rutgers.edu https://rumail.rutgers.edu/zimbra/?view=compose&to=smlrlibrary@work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library