2007-10-15 19:34:39 · 14 answers · asked by Claire D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As long as the person was honest about why they had been convictef of a felony and what they had done to change that situation ion their lives, I would have no hesitations in hiring that person. Everyone makes mistakes, and everyone deserves a second chance.
2007-10-15 19:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by bushnana 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As others said it would all depend. If they were open, honest and looked me in the eyes while doing so I would consider hiring them as I think my people instincts are good.
My thinking is that you might actually get an employee who is great at their job and loyal........ because you gave them a chance when others would not. Plus they are probably not just going to up and leave you.
Conditions? My first instinct is to say there should be none. You make it clear that you will treat them as you would anyone else and as far as you are concerned from that day forward the fact that they are a felon is forgotten and no other employee will know. "Do a great job and do us both a favor and do nothing to remind me". People, felon or not need respect and you, to use a business cliche...... need to set them up for success and not failure.
You are entrusting them w. a job and making them feel singled out could cause them to have issues. Now of course if the crime was drug related you would make it clear once, that if you even think they are using drugs that will be that and again you trust that you will never have to discuss this as there will be no discussion.
Still thinking, right person...... might be the best employee you ever had.
2007-10-15 20:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "felon" would not enter into my decision. What crime he or she committed would. If it had something to do with my business, I would consider the crime and whether it should be a factor. I take applicants as I see them. People mess up all the time. And they often deserve a second chance. I am not my president's paranoid employer. I still have the ability to evaluate a person without some pre ordained system. Trust me. There are many righteous people who I would deny employment before someone labeled as a felon. At least with the felon, you know what you are getting.
2007-10-15 20:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the job, and it depends on the felony.
The felony might have been statutory rape - but if the woman married him once she turned old enough, there's no reason the guy shouldn't be hired.
The felony might have been possession of marijuana. Unless the guy is drugged up habitually, this should be no bar to most jobs.
Were Bill Clinton to have been convicted of perjury, that should be no bar to employment at jobs he otherwise would be suitable for.
You don't normally want to put a person convicted of a crime involving children in a job where he's in contact with children. You don't normally want to put a person convicted of financial misconduct in a job where he handles money.
But a guy, late for work, might be speeding on a road with very light traffic, on a bright shiny morning. He goes around a blind curve and plows into a disabled car, killing someone. Normally, he'd be imprisoned for manslaughter - but as soon as he's out of prison, I'd hire him for any job he's otherwise qualified for. Yes, he was reckless and stupid - but he's probably learned better. The other job applicants might just have been lucky so far.
2007-10-15 19:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have dealt with what you call criminals almost all of my life and I find most are just as honest as anyone you can find any where else and many times more honest , just because a man went to prison don't mean he is a bad person or mean any thing period, lets just say he went to prison for taking a leak on the interstate, how man of us have did the same thing , we just didn't get caught , but I know a man who went to prison for 3 ears for that very reason, another for having a open can of beer in a federal park, I represented a Doctor who was going thru a nasty divorce and forgot to renew his D,E,A, license, he got 3 years he wrote 4 prescriptions after his license expired, I grew up thinking our country was a fair and honest country , boy, was I wrong, but of course some of you holier than tho ner do wrong goodie goods will say they deserved it???
2007-10-15 20:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on what type of felon the applicant was. If it was a violent crime vs. white collar crime it would be totally different. I would just have to go with my gut instincts and I would have to trust the person A LOT.
2007-10-15 20:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Meg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the person would have to have the skills for the job. willing to work with a team, and also be a self starter. past history would NOT be a factor in hiring someone. the person would need to have a reasonable appearance and good grooming. also would need general computer skills.
2007-10-16 05:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make me? None. I might *choose* to hire a felon who I believe has recovered.
2007-10-15 19:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats tough cause you wanna believe the person is rahabilitated, but you dont wanna put your name on the line if this individual robs your business. Then it comes back to you. My advice, tell them to get a landscaping or construction job!! At least there they can do drugs and not get tested, and not have to handle money or corporate relations!!
2007-10-15 19:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
None. That would open up the possibility of lawsuits, if and when he fell back into criminal behavior. I would not take the chance.
2007-10-15 19:54:05 · answer #10 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋