What are my legal rights if I was recently denied a job because of my criminal history?
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What are my legal rights if I was recently denied a job because of my criminal history?
However, in my state potential employers are no longer allowed to ask that on an initial application.
Asked on September 8, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Not being allowed to ask that on an initial application is not the same thing as not being allowed to refuse to hire someone due to a criminal history the law does not make it illegal to refuse to hire someone with a criminal background. So even though they should not ask this initially, you may still be denied employment if/when they become aware of your background.
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