Most places won't hire a person who has been convicted of a felony. Even a non violent, never hurt a child, never stole anything felony, (just being in the wrong place at the wrong time and making a mistake)
The legal system wants these felons to find employment and live a regular life. Nothing wrong with that, many felons want that for theirselves. What I don't understand is why most businesses won't give these people a chance.
2006-12-28 04:02:20 · 9 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Insurance costs. If I wanted to hire someone that had a felony, my insurance costs and the costs of bonding goes up very noticeably. If I hire someone with a clean record, my costs are more stable.
2006-12-28 04:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband had done drugs as a teenager and is a convicted felon. He is clean and has been doing very well. Unfortunately he is in prison due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, literally. But he is serving his time and concentrating on his education and looking into vocational goals for when he is released. He wants to be a law-abiding, tax-paying and productive member of society.
When my husband gets home, I will be helping him with finding a job. I will encourage him to seek employment agencies for additional assistance as well.
When he is eligible for parole he will have 2 weeks to find employment or he goes back to Prison. Most employers see "convicted felon" and automatically disregard the application. It would be easier if they found out what they were convicted for and see if the crime has anything to do with the job. If the job is not in jeopardy because the crime happened a few years ago and nothing to do with the position, they should give them a chance...if they are qualified for the position.
The many States won't hire people with a felony. It would be wise for them to change the policy because if you have people on parole or probation working on the road or other construction projects, for instance, you have close supervision and keeping busy, while acquire work skills. Many prisons do not work with transitioning into society so many times there aren't many vocational opportunities for them.
2006-12-28 12:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Companies don't want to open themselves up to possible liability. Someone with a criminal history is considered a greater risk by their insurance companies. It IS a very difficult thing to overcome, but it can be done. Once the felony is old, it doesn't hold a person back as much, but it will always keep them from certain security positions and the like.
Yes, it's a problem. Sorry, no great, easy answer. It's just one of those things that has to be worked though.
2006-12-28 12:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep on trying. Even those without any felony records have an immensely hard time looking for jobs. Ask around, because records can be expunged (deleted, erased) after a few years under conditions.
What about places where they need people so badly, Usually those are never in toen but in the boonies somewhere no one wants to go to.
2006-12-28 12:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one way to get around that, and it is a bit risky... When it asks "have you ever been arrested" or "have you ever been convicted of a felony" say NO.... in other words...LIE. In most cases it is either that or go back to a life of crime to simply eat (reality time). Most companies don't run criminal background checks. If you are really a bad guy you won't last long anyway.
2006-12-28 13:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The job market is tough, anything negative can keep you from getting a job (including not having a degree/ correct computer skills etc in comparison to peers). Companies aren't interested in giving anyone a chance; that is unnecessary risk to them. They are interested in increasing profits and staying in business.
2006-12-28 12:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by Artemis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats true but felons should know better as to realize who they are with and what the people are doing.But they do deserve a chance.
2006-12-28 12:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by peacejump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies don't prefer people with these backgrounds because they prefer people with a clean background which means they give a good impression of being a good person.
2006-12-28 12:10:27 · answer #8 · answered by youngwoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier to play it safe than to take a risk to help someone else.
Sad, but true.
2006-12-28 12:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋