Can my girlfriend get terminated from her job because of my background?

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Can my girlfriend get terminated from her job because of my background?

My girlfriend was recently fired from her job working at an assisted living

nursing home, She was notified by certified mail but never told why she was fired. The letter said she can write a formal letter asking why she was fired. I have a felony from 17 years ago that was a CSC 3rd degree. I was 18 and dating my girlfriend at the time who was 16, a 29 month difference. Is it

legal for them to do a background check on me without my consent?

Asked on March 15, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

1) Yes, it is legal to do a background check without your consent: anyone can check any person's public records at any time.
2) If our girlfriend did not have an employment contract protecting or guarantying her employment, she was an employee at will. An employee at will may be terminated at any time, for any reason--including the persons she associates with.


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