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Criminal Records and the Hiring/Employment Process
Serving Central Pennsylvania areas of Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, Carlisle, West Shore, Lemoyne, Harrisburg and Camp Hill
Having a criminal record can make it difficult to get a job. If you are currently pursuing a new job or are about to be interviewed for a new position, the criminal defense attorneys at Saidis, Sullivan & Rogers have compiled some information so that you know what rights you have during the employment process.
At Saidis, Sullivan & Rogers, we want to help you achieve the best position possible, which is why you need to be aware of all your rights during the employment and hiring processes:
Discrimination
Depending on the state you are in and the position you are applying for, your future employer may not be able to base their employment decision on your criminal background. If you believe that you applied for and interviewed for a job, but were turned away simply because there was a mark on your criminal record, we may be able to help you.
One of the ways we can help you is by expunging your criminal record of the conviction that is on it. Expungement is the process of erasing a criminal history from the official records.
Background Checks
Whether your new employer is requiring you to allow them to do a criminal or credit background check, they must inform you of what they are looking into. If a potential employer runs a credit or criminal background check on you without you knowing about it, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit against them.
In addition to informing you that a credit or criminal record check is going to be performed, in some cases you have the right to address or dispute aspects of the background checks before your employer looks at the results.
We believe that you should be given every chance possible to gain employment, regardless of your criminal background. If you believe that an employer has treated you unfairly because of your criminal record, our experienced criminal and civil attorneys may be able to help you recover.
Our knowledgeable and caring attorneys are here to help you recover when you have been injured as a result of unfair treatment during the hiring and employment process. If you would like to learn more about the employment process, or if you believe you were wrongly discriminated against and you live in Central Pennsylvania area, please contact the criminal record attorneys at Saidis, Sullivan & Rogers.
