Loretta don't pay attention to this troll who has nothing better to do with their time than judge people for their past....if it is against the law to discriminate against race gender and ethnicity I think it should be the same for people with criminal back grounds....any way I just wanted to reach out and tell u to try going to the second chance tab in the resource category at the bottom of the page.... The second chance program is a way to rehabilitate people who have been convicted by paying companies or give them tax breaks for giving these people a second chance to be a productive citizen in society

Sometimes it can matter. Especially, if you are applying for a job where you are directly handling cash or are privy to extremely confidential information.

It depends on what position you are are applying for and what other qualifications you may have to acquire in order to be hired into that position. Most of the time, employers do not require you to disclose any convictions that are over 7 years old unless you are still being monitored by a PO. For example, a bank would need to be aware if your previous conviction were for something like fraud or stealing, identity theft, or other economic or ethical crimes. Applying for a driver’s position it is necessary to know if you have convictions for driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, reckless driving, or have multiple moving violations, even those that do not result in jail time. A position as a pharmacy tech, disclosing that you have been held criminally liable for theft of medication, shorting medication, or breach of medical ethics should be disclosed. If you are applying for a position that requires a public trust clearance or higher, you must disclose all arrests and financial issues before the clearance process starts. Honesty and a clear and verified explanation goes a long way in improving your chances of employment. Above all- do not lie. It may not seem that a theft at 18 when you’re now in your 4Os could affect employment, but absolute transparency and documentation is paramount when applying to any position where you’re placed in a position of trust.

I to have background, the only places that I found for work is these so called Temp places that puts you to work in these warehouses that tells you work 90 days and we will hire you full time, bulls**t. I've been out now almost two years now and work almost has long, broking promises. I shouldn't have to go to the bottom of a page for work to line someone else's pockets. I'm a good hard worker just need a second chance in the job field. Thank you. Mr. Sanders

It is so hard for people getting out of jail to find jobs due to the fact they have to keep paying for their mistakes the rest of their lives. Any criminal background if it does not affect the job you are applying for, why do they make a big deal out of it? If they are on probation or parole, they are STILL paying for those mistakes with all kinds of requirements. You would think they release these men and women with pockets full of money. Then they gripe when you do get a job, because you may have to change your report time. I know this with people I deal with. There is a very broken legal system in this US.

It depends on where you are located. California has strict rules for asking that question before and during an interview. When they offer you a job and list your salary, that's when they can ask you.

Unfortunately, Criminal History is not a Protected Class. It is also a reason convicted felons cannot possess a firearm or Vote. When convicted of a crime there are punishments beyond just serving time. Again, it is unfortunate, but that is the Judicial System. While it may not be the best system, it is the only one we have. A majority of paper applications will have a section that inquires into the persons criminal history, and they normally follow up with the opportunity to explain the history. Employers have the right to screen potential employees before they hire them. It could be just their preference or they contract work off-site and require it. I am a believer that people make mistakes and end up paying for those mistakes. But there are some minor crimes that should not define who or what you are. If it is crimes involving children, well that is a line I personally would not cross. You're on your own there. But I do believe employers do take into consideration the type and level of crime for which you were charged and convicted. Not to sound like a broken record, but Criminal History is not a protected class therefore you will most likely have no grounds for a discrimination suit. As with all of my posts, this is an opinion and should in no way be considered legal advice. I am not an attorney, just a past Operation Manager for a medium size company.

Every state has laws that protect those who have a criminal background and how far back a company searching for a criminal history can report a conviction. I would research online your state laws on reporting standards for anyone convicted of any crime, felony, or misdemeanor. Also, some agencies are bound by law to not hire anyone convicted of certain crimes depending on the type of job. Just a little information for those who want to do some research on their state criminal reporting laws.

if you do your time you should be able to work

Personal questions should not be asked during the interview. If it comes up you can answer or state that this is personal and that you don't believe your past to be able to interfere with your employment. Look at there application prior to the interview also, if the application asks about jail then they CAN ask you during the interview.