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Yes, but every time you make such a decision to deny, you are opening yourself to a lawsuit. it just isn't worth it. The exclusion clause will likely find mor
by _rpd 9y ago
Yes, but every time you make such a decision to deny, you are opening yourself to a lawsuit. it just isn't worth it.
The exclusion clause will likely find more use as a loophole ...
> [Does not apply] to a position where an employer or agent thereof is required by any state, federal, or local law to conduct criminal background checks for employment purposes or to restrict employment based on criminal history. For purposes of this paragraph, federal law shall include rules or regulations promulgated by a self-regulatory organization
- mundo 9y agoYou're not opening yourself to a lawsuit, it's still perfectly legal to refuse to hire felons because "I don't like felons." You just can't avoid meeting them and interviewing them.
- _rpd 9y agoI strongly suggest that anyone considering denying someone employment for the reason "I don't like felons" seek legal counsel before putting this reason in writing to the rejected applicant.