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Vience Phagans
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over 6 months ago

Work help

I was sent to jail but bonded out my job said I had no call no show but let my mother called and told them I would be home in a week. I was a good worker, came in early to help out and somebody told I was fired but they sent me my paperwork and said I resigned. I never sign anything and loved my job. Now I am looking for work and can't find anything. Can any one help out.

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Thomas Ryan
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over 6 months ago

Wrongful Termination

Just sharing, as I filed a case for discrimination after a very successful 6+ months on the job, with a company that didn't do a proper background check. I am an ex offender. In my locale an employer can not ask about your background until a job offer is made. I revealed my background to the local HR, who showed little concern as a background check would be done and thanked me for being forthright. I later informed my supervisor. I was so successful in training in this startup, that I was offered and accepted the lead position, becoming the defacto trainer for new members in our team. Though the details of how I was dismissed, on the day after I received two staff commendations makes for a good story, the bottom line is that the background check did not reveal my felony, which was a federal not state, felony. In other words, though I was forthright, because the company didn't get access to my federal charge, they in essence didn't know I had a background. Best of all, which will most likely assist in winning my case, in my dismissal, they stated if they had known, they would not have hired me, which is in direct violation of the state and local law. All of that really means nothing as I lost a job I really loved and have been unemployed for now almost 3 months. Thankfully my job was to teach people how to find and keep a job and I have great skills and experience. I also have the only ace up my sleeve any job hunter can have, perseverance. Finding a job is a job. Be diligent in your approach and seek out all the help you can. Hope is not a strategy and keep an open mind.

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Allen Green
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over 6 months ago

How can I avoid disqualifying myself from a job at City of Philadelphia?

If you've been convicted do not have a diploma what are your chances the conviction is 20 years old

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JoAnne Moore
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Work for farmers!

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Warren Square
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Semi Skilled Laborer at City Of Philadelphia Pa Philadelphia Pa

I work for the city of Philadelphia right now and I am a convicted felon and finishing up my parole so that part means nothing, I would look into getting your ged because that part I’m not sure about but if you apply now by the time you are called you can have your ged. I would go on Phila.gov and see what they have open and apply for what fits just don’t apply for the same job twice or they will take you off the list but you can apply for different jobs just not the same one twice. If it’s Gods plan nothing can interfere

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Ty Coovert
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over 6 months ago

Jobs that are felony friendly.

Any assistance finding felony friendly jobs would be greatly appreciated. As I’ve had absolutely no luck in my search, and have already been turned down for multiple opportunities. #advice

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Ellen Alig
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over 6 months ago

I have a robbery 211 in my background. Can i still get hired?

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Jon Simpson
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over 6 months ago

Does Amazon hire ex offenders?

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@Jon Simpson take a look a the Jobcase 2nd chances section. You'll find articles to help with your resume, where to get hired, interview tips, and much more. Good luck on the job hunt!

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Good question @Jon Simpson ! I believe non-violent offenders are eligible for hire but each case is considered individually. You can also try getting hired via a temp agency like Integrity Staffing.

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Vincent Tovar Jr.
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over 6 months ago

Does united healthcare hire ex felons?

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Ness Lerma
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over 6 months ago

One thing I would change at #OpentechAlliance is

i would not change a thing, it was the best job i had ever. i was super sad when i was fired by Jim a perverted man as soon as he got promoted. I did not make a fuss but my life has not been the same since. finding a job is impossible because im a felon but OP hired me and gave me the chance.

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Nikki Fazio
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over 6 months ago

If my state re-opens I will will feel safe to

Any job that hires felons obviously his will open a door

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Ronny Sweat
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over 6 months ago

Really need a job

Iv bee locked up and sence my release I've had a problem getting work.

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