Can you be banned for employment if you applied for a job within a company you shoplifted from?

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Can you be banned for employment if you applied for a job within a company you shoplifted from?

Even as a minor 7 years ago?

Asked on October 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

No one is required to hire you. If you shoplifted (even as a minor) and either the people knew (i.e., had a record) or for some reason your minor records still show up on background checks, then the employer can absolutely ban you from employment.  Crimes like shoplifting are serious business for companies and when seeking employees, an employer looks for an individual who is trustworthy. You will not be seen as trustworthy in the eyes of the employer if it knows you shoplifted anywhere, especially its own store.


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