Washington State Equal Opportunity Employment
Washington's Fair Chance Act (RCW 9.96.110) requires fair treatment in employment for people with criminal histories. DIBS is committed to complying fully with this law.
This means: we don't ask about criminal history upfront, we evaluate records individually if required, and we give you the chance to explain your circumstances.
We do NOT ask about criminal history upfront. Background checks are only run for safety-sensitive roles after conditional offer.
If a background check is needed, we evaluate it individually—nature of conviction, time passed, job relevance, rehabilitation evidence.
You have the right to know what triggered any adverse decision and have 5 days to respond with evidence of rehabilitation.
We don't automatically disqualify based on conviction type. Felonies are evaluated case-by-case with legal consideration.
Right to apply without criminal history questions on initial application
Right to individualized assessment if background check is required
Right to know what information triggered an adverse decision
Right to respond with evidence within 5 business days
Right to appeal adverse decisions with documented rehabilitation evidence
Protection against discrimination based on type of conviction alone
No automatic disqualification for any criminal record type
Application
No questions about criminal history
Initial Review
Skills and qualifications evaluated
Conditional Offer (if needed)
Background check only for specific roles
Individualized Assessment
We review nature, time passed, and relevance
Notice & Right to Respond
5 business days to provide your side of story
Final Decision
Full consideration of all factors
Email support@dib-s.com with subject line: "Fair Chance Act Appeal"
Questions about your rights?
Contact us at support@dib-s.com or visit the Washington State Attorney General's office
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