Is it legal for employers to not hire you because of a criminal record with no felonies?
957227
Yes. The only basis that they are not allowed to use in making a hiring decision are: race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status or age.
350647
Probably. No one wants to hire someone who will steal from them or be bad to have in whatever the work environmeny is. This is what a criminal record (with felonies) implies.\n\nSo you'll really have to make someone fall in love with you before they see your record. If you're particularly amiable, they may hire you on the spot.
756328
A felony conviction will automatically get you fired if you are working for the state or the federal government and are arrested and convicted.  I would say, No they are not going to hire you with the conviction.  \n\nContact the Criminal Justice Department, they will ask for $35 $40 dollars and do a "Live Scan" on you.  This will give you a record of the Felony and any other charges, misdemeanors you might have on your record.  They all can be expunged.  \n\nThen you will have to go to the Court where Convicted and get the paper work you need to file with the court and the numbers you need for those papers.  Conviction number etc.  Some code number.  Date of conviction etc.   Everything on those papers has to be filled out right.  IT IS NOT HARD and they will help you.  When you file the papers it is another $60.  It could be different where you are.  You don't need an Attorney to do this.  I think there is a number off the Live Scan paper you might need, I'm not sure.  Just keep the papers all together.  \n\nThis will not remove it from your record but it will allow you to plead not guilty on the felony you were convicted of. You don't have to go back into court for it.  They usually do it without you present.  When you are asked by an employer about it you have to admit to the felony but then you can say it was dismissed.  It looks better and allows Federal, State and County Employment to consider you for hire.  \n  \nhttp://removeit.org/?OVRAW=expunge%20criminal%20record&OVKEY=expunge%20criminal%20record&OVMTC=standard\n\nI'm not liking that site very much but it says they can handle any State.  The site I used let me down load the paper work I needed to file with the court but I deleted it from my favorites.  Sorry.  Good luck.   Oh, I don't think you should fill out the job application and not tell the truth on it.  If they find out they can fire you.  Besides you don't want to be refused the job because of your felony conviction.  Better to get your record cleaned up.
909408
Not allowed with acriminal record.No on the job because that would be bad if you were working without a authorization from the government unless you have a business owner who needs you for a job and they can petition you.No certain amount of money but you would have to pay a lawyer to get your paperwork started and also the immigration department to follow through with process.
109461
It depends on the state but most in most states you can NOT work in the school system if you have a felony on your record.\nThis is why they do a background check.
923882
Just be very upfront about it.  They have your records.  You must be completely honest.  If you try to hide anything, they won't hire you.
726392
Yes. Under the enhanced disclousure procedures any potential employer will get a police record search which will show any convictions, charges, cautions or suspisions. It would then be up to an employer if they wished to employ you. They are likely to ask the nature of the offecece, when it was and the background. Given it is a serious crime of violence they are likely to ask you about this before offering any employment as they have to be sure you are able and fit to work with children
728250
Many companies hire a professional , accredited private investigation firm to conduct pre-employment background checks.  The ones I know check a state level bureau of investigation for a criminal record, felony or misdemeanor.  If an arrest record is found, the investigation firm can they go to the appropriate state, local or county court clerk's office to research the facts of the case.  The investigators can also do a search of the court systems for cases against you.\n\nBottom line - if you are asked about your background on an application or during a job interview DON'T LIE!  I've seen folks with minor stuff on their record but the company would not hire them because they lied on the application.\n\nGood luck
317722
You could still be hired.  Be very carefull when asked about your criminal and citation record to disclose it all when asked or filling out the application.  Manytimes they are looking for lies on the application or during the interview and do not consider past criminal and citation records if disclosed.  If not disclosed they would consider you lying.
168446
That information MAY show up on a background check.\n\nIt depends on where you are applying for work (not the state you live in). There are only 10 states that do not allow employers to ask about arrests. In Oregon, we have several employers who routinely demand a "police contact sheet" of all hires. This includes every time your name was on a police report - whether you did anything or not.  Since you were arrested - it can show up. \n\nEven if you went through a diversion program or met other requirements that would get rid of the conviction - it does not automatically disappear. You still have to get it expunged.  How you do that varies by state. Check with your local county court for more information. \n\nNote to others reading this - even Juvenile records are not automatically sealed.  There is a process that you have to go through and request they be sealed (in most states). \n\nAlso the law is what the state you are applying for work in says it is. If you have crimes in NY (that NY says can't be looked at after X years) and you apply for a job in Oregon, that job can and will consider those crimes anyway.
443720
No!  You completed a diversion, and part of that priviledge is not having to report misdemeanors on job applications.  Because you completed a diversion, you DON'T HAVE a misdemeanor.
715833
I think a felony record is permanent.  I don't know about all employers,  but I work for the state of Arkansas and I think that if the incident happened at least 10 years,  you are considered for employment.    Sometimes one can get his record sealed so that it won't show up when a back ground is checked.  This is about all I know,  so I wish you good luck in what ever you do.  Sincerely,    David
400209
I'm not sure what the laws are for each state, but if I were the superintendant of schools I know I would not hire you under any circumstances.  Put yourself in the place of a parent placing their children in the care of an individual who was convicted of contributing to the delinquincy of a minor with alcohol and theft.  What kind of a role model is that for our children.  Time to look for another trade.  If you were to be hired in my school district with that type of criminal record, I would form a group to call for the immediate dismissal of both you, the principal, and the superintendant of schools for making such a poor decision in hiring of an individual with that type of criminal record.\n\nI think you already knew the answer you were going to get, time to find a new trade or profession far away from the shaping of young minds.
511942
Absolutely not. Your medical records are private. You can press charges against your employer in a court of law.
211847
I'm certain that you have been overlooked for a position because you have a felony on your record.  Many employers also perform background checks so if you did not list it it may come up later on to deal with.  \n\nI would suggest doing some networking so the hiring manager already has a recommendation from a trusted source.  This could help them see you as the person you are now and get your foot in the door.\n\nI would suggest leaving it blank as opposed to checking no because you do sign the application stating it is correct to the best of you knowledge. \n\nThe employer may not even notice that you did not fill that question out.  If they do notice it would allow you the opportunity to explain it in an interview instead of never getting that far.
1055220
Yes, that is not a job that has any restrictions on felonies/misdemenor or anything of the sort. However, your employer might not like it if you are a sex offender or drug lord, right? Thats up to your employer.
196941
You'll have to use HotJobs, Monster, etc... and just check each companies requirements regarding felonies.\n\nGood luck!