There is no federal law prohibiting employers from asking about your criminal history. How they use this information, however, is regulated by law. A prior conviction can be reason enough to bar an applicant from employment in certain situations: Under Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”) and by other… read more →
In some employment situations, an Employer can use a person’s prior conviction as a bar to employment. In some employment situations, the Employer is not allowed to consider a person’s prior conviction. The reason an Employer is allowed to consider prior convictions in certain circumstances is because of the Pennsylvania… read more →
Can an Employer use a person’s prior criminal convictions as a bar to employment? The answer to that question requires further thought. In some situations, an Employer can use a person’s prior conviction as a bar to employment. However, in some situations, the Employer is not allowed to. The reason… read more →