Denied Job After Admitting Felony Conviction that Did Not Appear on Background Check

[hmil5779]

My question involves a background check in the State of: Virginia. Last year I held a seasonal job and I disclosed a felony conviction on my resume. The gentleman completeing the paperwork for the background check informed me that they only went back 5 years. I was allowed to work there without incident even after the background check was done. The crime was committed 13 years ago. This year, upon applying for the same position, I was told I could not become employed with the company because of that conviction. What do I do now?

[antrc170]

Find a different job. The company has no obligation to re-hire you just because worked there before. The company can arbitrarily change their hiring practices if the so choose. A convicted felon is not a protected class against discrimination.

[Betty3]

Your only option is to look for other employment. The employer did not do anything illegal in
not hiring you back this year. Sorry.

[LawResearcherMissy]

Last year I held a seasonal job and I disclosed a felony conviction on my resume.

You disclosed it on your resume? Don't do that. Rewrite your resume.