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Is it legal to ask on an application if an employee has ever been convicted of a crime?
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∙ 13y ago
yes.
Yes you can. You CANNOT ask them if they have ever been arrested. Completely different situation. Here's an explanation: http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resources/management/recruiting-staffing/dont-ask-a-job-applicant-these-questions.aspx
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Is it Constitutional to be asked in a job application if your were charged not convicted with a crime?
Yes, it is a legitimate and legal question.
Is it legal to ask if you were convicted of a crime on a job application?
yes, as an employer you have the right to know who you are hiring and what they have done in the past. If you feel uncomfortable with the question then simply ask them when they are interviewed, this gives them the chance to explain what they did.
Can your exwife leave your child with a convicted felon?
My exwife has been using a convicted felon as a baby sitter for my 10 yr old child.Do i have any legal rights? the only legal right you would have is if they were convicted of a crime against a child.
What enables the president to release a person from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime?
The president's power to release a person from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime is through the use of a pardon. A presidential pardon is a legal forgiveness of a crime and can be granted to individuals who have been convicted of federal offenses.
What is the legal age you can be convicted of a crime?
It depends on where you live, the nature of the crime and ultimately on the District Attorney and the judge hearing the case. A simple answer though is 18 years old.
Present employer refuse interview for job openning is this legal?
Yes this is legal if you are already and employee of the company or person they can deny your application for interview.
Is it legal to terminate an employee after four years of service because of a background check?
Actually, it can be legal. If you lied on your application four years ago and it was found out through a background check that is grounds for termination. When you sign an application forms it states that you have told the truth on the form and this is legal and binding.
Knowing that you are always going to have incomplete facts what should you do as a prudent businessperson or employee to effectively resolve disagreements about the application of legal precedents?
Seek legal advice from a competent attorney.
What is the difference between convicted and acquitted?
A person is convicted when they are found guilty of a crime in a court of law, resulting in a criminal record and possible punishment. On the other hand, a person is acquitted when they are found not guilty of a crime, meaning they are cleared of the charges and do not face any legal consequences.
How do you get a child sexual predator convicted 2 times off the streets?
Wait for him to be convicted again. This is your only legal recourse. That or work to get the laws changed. Regardless of if you do or not, you will still have to wait (in the US at least) for a new crime to be committed--legal action in the US Constitutionally cannot be retroactive--once convicted and penalty served, no further action can be taken--it would be double jeopardy.
A legal document that forces a jailer to release a person from prison unless the person has been formally charged with or convicted of a crime is called a what?
It is known as a Writ of Habeus Corpus.
Can an ex con own a gun in Arizona?
A person convicted of a felony (crime that can be punished by a year or more in prison) cannot legally own a firearm in ANY state of the US- this is covered in Federal law. If convicted of a State (not Federal) crime, the person MAY be able to petition for restoration of firearm rights. The process to do that needs legal advice from a lawyer- and I am not.
