The United States faces a record labor shortage, but previously incarcerated individuals struggle to find work due to various challenges such as lack of stability or economic mobility in their jobs, pay inequity, and limited access to fair chance hiring practices. The country's current labor crisis should provide opportunities for this vulnerable population, yet they face significant obstacles to securing employment and sustaining it. Fair chance hiring practices can help tap into the untapped source of labor suitable for numerous industries, allowing previously incarcerated people to gain meaningful employment and contribute to building a stronger national and global economy.