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Employment Discrimination Rights For Criminal Record In Clark
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Depending on where you live, there may be ways to conceal your criminal record from background checks, such as through expungement or sealing. These processes and eligibility requirements vary by jurisdiction, so it is best to contact an expungement or sealing attorney in your state to see your eligibility.
Because the EEOC's policy relates only to Title VII claims, an employer's consideration of criminal histories does not fall within the EEOC's jurisdiction unless it impacts a member of one of the Title VII protected classes.
You have the right to dispute information that's inaccurate, outdated, or not yours. Under the law, background check companies must conduct a reasonable investigation of the information.
Tips for getting a job with a criminal record Understand the regulations. Look for employers open to hiring people with criminal records. Do volunteer work. Get training. Gather references. Make use of inside connections. Steer the conversation to the positive. Be truthful.
If a criminal background check is conducted but doesn't relate to the nature of the job, the applicant might make a legal claim for discrimination or argue that the information obtained cannot be used when making hiring decisions.
Many people mistakenly think that United States criminal records automatically clear after 7 years. This is inaccurate. However, after 5 to 10 years, you may be eligible for expungement, depending on state law. At that point, you can file a petition with the court to have your criminal record expunged.
Generally speaking, employers are less concerned with misdemeanors than they are with felonies. Whether or not an employer will hire someone with a misdemeanor on their record is completely up to the employer.