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Do I have legal recourse against my last employer?

I was terminated from my job where I had worked 16 months 3 months ago. This termination came right after I had called our HR representative on the phone. I was given the reason that I was fired was because of my past criminal behavior. I fully disclosed my criminal behavior to my employer upon hiring.

Asked on August 30, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Washington

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you disclosed your prior criminal conviction (presumed) and/or simple arrest (presumed) then under the laws of all states in this coutnry it was illegal for your past employer to have terminated you for such reasons. Under the laws of this country, once someone has served their punishment for a crime, he or she has paid their dues to society and should be given an opportunity to be a productive member of our society and be allowed to work.

I suggest that you consult with a labor attorney and/or a representative with your nearest department of labor about the perceived illegal termination of you by your past employer.


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