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Is it against the law to deny employment due to a felony conviction?
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∙ 9y ago
It is not against the law to deny employment due to a felony conviction. No one is required to hire a felon, although many companies will and do.
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Can a company deny entry due to a felony conviction?
Yes. They own and control their own private property and can bar entrance to anyone whom they do not wish to allow entrance to.
You had defffered adjudication probation for a felony offense in Texas back in 1987 Probation completed and a dismissal was issued discharging you from the charges in 1995 can employer deny employment?
Yes they can deny employment...for anything they want really, all they have to say is they dont feel u are suitable for the job.
Can a person with a federal conviction of mail fraud who has served a six month sentence own or possess a firearm?
It depends on whether they were charged with a felony offense, or not. ANY felony crime will deny a convicted person ever possessing a firearm under federal law.
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Can a bank deny a loan because of felony?
no they can't
Can Apartment deny felons more than 25 years?
Some apartment complexes will deny for any felony. The type of felony, and length of time since the felony occurred does not matter.
Can a college deny admission due to felony convictions nonviolent?
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Can a convicted felon get a contractors license IN NY?
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How do you sell your soul to the devil online?
The same way you might off line, deny the conviction of the Holy Spirit. But, that's just scriptural.
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Is it legal to deny a person with a felony a job?
In the United States, it is legal for employers to deny a job to a person with a felony conviction, as long as the decision is based on a legitimate business reason. However, employers must consider the nature of the offense, its relevance to the job, and how much time has passed since the conviction before making a decision. Discriminating against someone solely based on their criminal record may be illegal in some jurisdictions.
What if you deny fault auto accident and it was your fault?
The insurance company is the one that determines fault so if you deny it, they can still rule against you.
