Illegal Job Interview Questions
Question 99: Have you ever been arrested?
Generally, this question is illegal; however, there are a few jobs where this question is allowed (police officer, FBI agent). Employers can ask whether you have been convicted. In some states, employers can ask if you have been convicted of a felony (they can't ask about misdemeanors). In other states, employers can ask if you've been convicted of a misdemeanor as well.
How should you answer if you have been convicted of a felony? If your conviction was a long time ago, a background search might not reveal it. Many companies who perform background checks do not check older records. Some background checkers who do locate felony convictions that occurred a long time ago, do not reveal them to the employer on the grounds that everyone should have a fresh start. If you're concerned, you might hire a background checker to check yourself out and see what you discover.
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