Would I get a job if convicted of a misdemenor?
340039
Most places are concerned with felony charges, or violent misdemeanors. It will show on your record if checked, but may not disqualify you for a job. You do not have to select felony, because you didn't have one, but never misrepresent yourself on an application. Misdemeanors do show on criminal reports. I worked in staffing for 2 years, so trust me - don't lie!  Most places would rather hire you if you are honest than if you try to lie about it. It makes you look unaccountable and irresponsible to lie about it.
951930
i  dont know...they usually ask on the application bout ur criminal past.....they might not hire em bcuz of that
466365
I would never hire anyone that I found had lied on their resume, especially in the case of a degree, or prior felonies, or convictions.  So, yes, they should be declined the job opportunity.  Honesty is the best policy.  \n\nIf the individual was well qualified, but say had a felony conviction as a teen, and nothing since, and it has been 10 years, and they disclosed that info, sure - give them the benefit of the doubt.
523221
are you BSing a resume?? because if thats what you are asking thats a terrible idea. Yes, they can just call the employter and then you will be fucked. and if you ever try to get workers comp they can say u lied on resume, and as such your employment was not valid and you are sol.
988060
You have almost no chance of winning on appeal -- the appeals court does not review the finding of fact of the trial court.  \n\nYou will be better off just moving on -- get another job instead of fighting to get back a job where management hates you, and wasting time and money trying to recover.  Just accept that as far as you are concerned the court got it wrong, and move on.\n\n(PS -- US law gives most employers rights to fire or demote people at will, and so the "lies" probably didn't matter.)
913747
Fr. Chuck's right again.  You weren't convicted of anything, so you are correct in checking "no" on your application.  The term "background check" covers a lot of territory, and what's actually uncovered in a background check depends a lot on who's doing the checking.  With a bank, I wouldn't worry a whole lot about it.  Keep in mind that in most states, if you aren't hired, you have a right to ask why.  It might be worth the peace of mind in asking, just so you'd know if potential employers are somehow finding out about your past mistake.  Good luck to you.
1043374
there is a chance, but you messed up pretty bad. i got a pardon for theft. and it was a pretty big pardon also, it took them awhile to decide. so you might have a chance.
571227
to the first guy... your an idiot..... \n\nnow back to your question You can find jobs a lot of places. Depends on what you were convicted for. You can get a job doing janitorial work, driving for companys, construction, mill work, production (putting things together) ect. There are many resources out there.
73720
It will totally depend on the company and the job you are applying for.  \n\nA basic HR theory has been that people with bad credit are potential thieves and people that have been convicted of crimes can't be trusted either.  \n\nIf you are applying for a job where you will be responsible for cash or sales, it could matter.  \n\nThe best offense is a good defense.  Come right out and ask the HR person/interviewer what they are looking for by doing the check.  If you really want the job, they like you and you KNOW they are doing the background check, be honest and tell them up front.  They may hire you anyway.\n\nIf you say nothing and up pops problems, they probably won't hire you.\n\nThe pending lawsuits may or may not come up in a background check (government checking probably, private company, doubtful).   If you are asked about a lawsuit, you can tell them that you cannot answer any questions about it without your lawyer's approval.  \n\nGood Luck!
23279
are you drawing unemployment? if so it'll be easy for them to find out if you're lying.  The crime though... no crime until you sign at the bottom of an application stating you verify that everything within the application that you wrote is true to the best of your knowledge. it can be a felony but most likely a misdemeanor if they really wanted to try and hit you with the book... most companies don't though it's a waste of their time. but you surely wont get the job if they do find out. if you haven't been drawing unemployment just say self employed. don't ask your old HR to lie for you... they may say that they would do it and then tell the new company that you are lying and asked them to cover up for you... think about it.
837464
Of course they use them against you. that's not to say that you cannot get a job if you have any convictions but better believe that a LOT of companies will hold them against you and will not hire you because of them, they just won't tell you that's the reason, because they don't want to be sued.
1049867
sorry darling but you wont be able to.once you get convicted that puts a big dark cloud over you.You will find out there is alot of jobs you wont be able to get.
868972
Yes, it can haunt you a long time from now. First the person that fails will not get the current job. Second, other employers can ask if you have failed a drug test and if they do a back round check and the person lies they will know.  Third, in the next 3 -5 years, if the person that failed the test finds a job that requires a DOT ( Department of Transportation ), the person will automatically be disqualified from the job.  Lastly here is a little know fact if you fail to show up for the drug test, it is written down as you REFUSED ( the same as failing )to take the test. YOU MUST call where the test is scheduled and either CANCEL or RESCHEDULE the test.
280215
Unless it was expunged from your record then yes they can, especially if it relates to the type of work.  A traffic mis. though generally can't, but if it relates to the work you'll be doing then yes they can hold it against you.  In your case the automotive industry directly relates to this, and thus it could be used against you.  It could also be held against you if you were appling for a driver job with a pizza joint.
25224
It is illegal for someone to not hire a person for previous criminal record...But what they usually do is give you some other excuse to try to not hire you...Next time tell your friend to be upfront with it first and they will know if they are going to get the job or not.
756991
The employer would have a case for firing the person for cause for making the unauthorized charge. That person could also be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits because their termination would be for misconduct. Also, the person could also be open to criminal charges if they did not make immediate restitution.
926264
Again, any crime you committed as an adult will show up on a national criminal history, dismissed or not.   I know this as I have been on the job for 24 years.\n\nNow, as for if they hire you or not... That can only be answered by them.  Every entity has their own hiring policy.