What can I do about a criminal history and company change?
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What can I do about a criminal history and company change?
The grocery store I work at was aware of my criminal history. Now there’s a new company that
took over and did criminal history checks again. It relieved me of one position and told me that I still have my job but are firing people left and right. Could they still fire me?
Asked on July 21, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you don't have an employment contract, you are an employee at will. An employee at will may be terminated at any time, for any reason whatsoever--including a previously disclosed criminal history. So without an employment contract protecting or guarantying your job, you may be fired for this reason.
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