Is it rigth not to hire people with a felony?

Question

If a person had a felony and they have change there life around would u hire them. Why yes or why not.

Answer 1

Here's a quote from "Natural Born Killers" that seems pretty appropriate:

"Once upon a time, a woman was picking up firewood. She came upon a poisonous snake frozen in the snow. She took the snake home and nursed it back to health. One day the snake bit her on the cheek. As she lay dying, she asked the snake, "Why have you done this to me?" And the snake answered, "Look, *****, you knew I was a snake."

If you hire a felon and it ends up badly, you have no right to feel outraged. You knew the person was a felon before getting involved. Given the choice between a felon and a non-felon, I'll take the law abiding citizen every time.

Answer 2

It would depend on the job. I would hire them in a position where they were closely managed and did not have access to customers or valuable equipment/ cash. At least at first. I believe that everyone deserves a chance to do the right thing, but they need to earn some trust first.

Answer 3

Yes, I would hire them, and I have hired them. They usually turn out to be one of the better workers for the company. It could be any kind of job, which they were qualified to do. They will work much harder to try and prove to you, that they can do the job, and will be happy to do, just about anything. Good Luck..

Answer 4

It depends on the felony and the job. If there is a nexus between the two, I'd hire someone else. (I wouldn't hire someone convicted of grand larceny to handle cash.)
-MM

Answer 5

YES as they are more loyal and grateful for the chance they are 9 times out of 10 more likely to stick by you.give them a chance but tell them they will be on a months trial and to prove there worth...