Employment discrimination for criminal record can be a sticky situation for employers and employees. While a potential or current employee may just want a job, the employer still has a responsibility to provide a safe working environment. An employee with a history of criminal activity can pose a liability problem… read more →
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 →
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 →