I have applied for jobs with companies such as at&t and apple stores and have been turned down because of a felony i got in 2002. They offer me the position and then tell me that the backround check might not go thru proccessing because of my felony. i feal that is discriminating towards me because i am i hard worker and very good at what i do my record in 2002 should not be affecting in getting a good job. would i be able to get an attorney to fight for my rights and if so where can i find one?
2007-06-01 07:30:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am sorry you gave up your rights when you became a criminal.
2007-06-01 07:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its encouraging that you're trying to get a job. Stick with it, as it seems that not being able to earn income usually results in people committing felonies to survive...(kind of a vicious catch-22).
Anyway, It isn't discriminatory, as companies can not hire you for nearly any reason (unless you are a protected class, and felons are not). Human rights don't play into this, but I think you're just mistaken on your nomenclature.
Instead of an attorney, ask your parole officer or other person you have been dealing with in the criminal justice system what they recommend. Explain to them the problem you are having and see what they recommend to help. It might be that your first job won't be at AT&T or the Apple Store. It might be on a freight dock or in a warehouse or other agency. Show your ability to work hard and you'll be able to start putting it behind you.
Good Luck!
2007-06-01 07:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by xtral8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gave up a lot of rights when you became a convicted felon. I'm sure on your applications for employment they ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony. If you answered truthfully, they wouldn't have found out about it in the background check. And I don't believe they offered you the position and then withdrew it after the background check. they probably made an employment offer contengent upon the check. What did you think they would find?
2007-06-01 07:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have thought about what a felony record will do in 2002. No, your "rights" aren't being violated. A company has the "right" to set standards for employment. No civil service jobs available to felons, that I know of.
2007-06-01 07:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-26 21:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Ellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You committed a felony but dont say which one. So the company doesnt hire you because of it. You broke the law and they can not trust that you wont do it again. They are protecting the company and its assets.
2007-06-01 07:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its not discrimination, you are a felon and companies have the right to protect their assets and you are to great a risk. I guess you shouldn't have broken the law in the first place, huh. I have no sympathy.
2007-06-01 07:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
its not discrimination..... if you don't like the answers you keep getting my suggestion is to contact someone about getting a pardon for the record, that way even though you have a record you were pardoned for the crimes which looks much better to employers
2007-06-01 09:43:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. That saying is true for jobs as well.
Don't commit felonies if you plan to work as something other than a brick layer or garbage collector.
2007-06-01 07:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Nowhere does it say anyone HAS to give you a job.
2007-06-01 07:39:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋