Is there a law that protects convicted felons from job discrimination?

Question

Meaning that a felon once hired knowingly that he was once a felon could not be terminated at a later date.

Answer 1

It's all depending on the situation and the position that he was seeking.

If for example, he verbally told the employment interviewer that he had a conviction, but he did not put it in his resume or application; yes, this would be grounds to discharge/fire/lay off of an employee.

It's all depending, more details are needed to respond to this inquiry more intelligently.

Answer 2

The law says he could not be terminated based solely on the fact he was a felon. However, I'm sure this still happens, only backed by suspicions on his character and what he's been doing.

I don't see how he would get hired in the first place though.

Answer 3

Unless one is in a union, an employer may generally fire an employee at will, just as an employee may quit at will. Whether or not he is a felon and they knew it really makes no difference. Job discrimination is only illegal when practiced against certain protected classes, and felons are not among the protected classes.

Answer 4

They could not be fired at a later date if he/she told them upfront and they accepted that, but if they lied on the application saying that they were not a felon then later found out they were it would be grounds for termination.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Once a felon, always a felon.

Answer 7

If I want to fire you because you were at work 5 minutes too early I can. Yes, I mean too early. In my state, I can fire anyone at anytime for no reason. Boss and employee is a volitional relationship.

Answer 8

Why should there be a law to protet those who have no respect for the law???

""Hey, I screwed up. Now protect me from the consequences."
Toooooo bad.

Answer 9

A con is a con is a con, they should of thought of the consequences.