Maijuana misdemeanor can affect you from getting a job?

Answer 1

Short answer: It can. The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 nullified most, but not all, state laws governing the limitations of criminal convictions in consumer reports. Furthermore, according to the NAACP, 60% of employers are probably or definitely not willing to work with a person with a criminal record. [http://www.naacpldf.org/content/pdf/reentry/Testimony_by_Melanca_Clark_on_Criminal_Record_Expungement.pdf]

Answer 2

This depends very much on the nature of the job and the nature of the conviction; plus it depends greatly on the labor laws in your state. Generally speaking, though, you are in a much weaker position if you are not employed by a company. A company doesn't have to give a reason for denying you employment, it quite possibly is true that someone who simply fit the corporate culture better, interviewed after you.

This does not mean that you should state that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor if asked. Lying on your resume or in the interview, if judged to be material to your employment, is grounds for immediate dismissal without severance in most states.

If you are at all concerned about this, consult a lawyer. There are legal aid societies who can assist with fees in many states; check with your Chamber of Commerce and with city hall.

Answer 3

Generally no, but there are some cases where they would. For example, if you are applying for a job as a commercial or professional driver, your driving history would be vitally important. However, if you are applying for a job that does not require driving, your driving record will not matter.

Most Job Applications specifically excluding moving violations in a request for criminal convictions. However, if your traffic misdemeanor is something more serious, such as DUI, hit & run, aggressive driving, or any violation that lead to an arrest, you will want to disclose it on this part of the application. These violations do not necessarily prevent you from being hired, but you will need to disclose and explain them to the hiring manager.

If you question what is on your record, you can obtain a copy of your MVR, which would include any driving offenses, as well as your criminal record.

Answer 4

Due to the differing requirements of both jobs and employers, there can be no definite answer to this question except that it IS possible.

Answer 5

depends on the employer. and what the crime is .

Answer 6

It's possible - the decision would be entirely up to your prospective employer.