I have been turned down for jobs I thought I should have won.
I know people are not supposed to be discriminated against for a misdemeanor but is it regularly done anyway?
My misdemeanor was not sex related, abuse of a person or what I would think would disqualify me.
2007-12-25 13:19:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A misdemeanor should not disqualify you from a job. A 20 year old misdemeanor would not even be on your record anymore. One that old, no way would it disqualify you. You might want to ask why you were not hired.
I find it interesting that you did not disclose what the misdemeanor you committed was.
2007-12-25 13:32:56 · answer #1 · answered by toetagme 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
First off, a misdemeanor is a crime and as such is ALWAYS on your record. It never goes "off" your record as posters above allege. Run your name through NCIC and up it will pop. 50 years later.
As far as the job, it depends on the state. Laws differ. 20 years seems like a long time to bar you from employment, esp if you have been clean since.
Check out below link. It lists laws relating to convictions for all states.
Many states require that employers show a link between the crime and the job (bank robbery and bank teller)
Without knowing the exact misdemeanor, its hard to answer why you got denied.
Did you ask? Maybe its for another reason.
2007-12-25 13:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your State, and what the crime was, it's very likely that you can get the misdemeanor expunged.
The first two answerers are wrong - crimes do not just 'drop off' your record. You have to actually take steps to expunge them.
In addition, are you disclosing the conviction when you apply? Lying on an application will get you disqualified FAR more quickly than a 20 yr old mis.
Richard
2007-12-25 13:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, your conviction stays on your record until such time as you ask to get if off, by a 1203.4 penal code motion. It is on you rap sheet, but not just anyone can get it, not even your companies. If the crime was a theft, that would keep you out of jobs dealing with money. Check with the Public Defender's Office where you live, and they might help you to expunge your record.
2007-12-25 13:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state most non-violent misdemeanors come off your record after 8-12 years.
2007-12-25 13:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You evidently have to disclose prev arrest records, so as long as you have to put it out there, it's going to influence the interviewer. You might ask an attorney to suggest how to, or do it for you, to get the record expunged on a humanitarian basis.
You must be aware of how many cases of mass-homicidal maniacs are reported in these facilities, largely due to the patients almost-total vulnerability. If I were in the position of interviewer, I, too, would be, as you put it, very discrimanating in my hiring.
2007-12-25 13:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by te144 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check with your state board of pardons and parole to see if you can get a pardon to seal or expunge your criminal record. Usualy, if you have led a positive lifestyle and not gotten in trouble since you can get a pardon.
2007-12-25 15:01:37 · answer #8 · answered by itz631 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋