Background check - wishful thinking

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussions' started by Abner, Aug 24, 2017.

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  1. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    My nephew is in and out jail. He got a job with a temp agency which is great. The only problem is they are going to do a background check on him. He has a felony for evading police in a car chase! I didn't have the heart to tell him he won't pass the background check! They asked him if he would pass a background check and he said "yeah" The hard copy application he filled out did not ask about felonies. His parents are all excited! Geez! I don't think they will be willing to give him a chance, although you never know I guess. The position is a machine operator.

    Oh boy! That kid, I tell ya. He puts his parents through so much heartache. He comes from a good well off family. I don't get it.
     
  2. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    Legally, a felony conviction (not simply a charge) is an automatic disqualifier for any job requiring a security clearance or carrying a firearm. However, companies may also have their own internal rules about past criminal conduct.

    My point is that it's not a guaranteed death sentence for all jobs.
     
  3. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member


    Bruce is right, Abner, he should run for office.
     
  4. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Sometimes they just want to know what they're buying.
     
  5. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    I am hoping they will give him a chance.
     

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