Do I Need to Tell Employers About My Out-of-State Probation

[halfrican514]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia and California
Hi, I was placed on probation for a Criminal Trespass conviction in September of 2011 and I am under supervised probation for a year. I've paid all fines and completed all other duties and was allowed to move to California with my wife. Do I have to tell employers in California about my Georgia probation? I know Equal Opportunity Employers say that me saying that I have been convicted will not necessarily prevent me from gaining employment but I think it has been hindering me and my job search considerably.
Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your time.

[Mr. Knowitall]

If the employer is entitled to ask about your conviction and probation, your employer will expect an honest answer. If not, they shouldn't be asking. The rest depends on facts that we don't know or which haven't happened yet.

[viol8te]

Yep. Read the apps. If your conviction is a misdemeanor and the app asks have you ever been convicted of a felony, you can honestly answer no. However, if it's asking have you ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic offense? I'd suggest you answer yes.

[halfrican514]

Thank you both for your input, i shall use it wisely I hope! You wouldn't know of some places that are probation friendly( I know how silly that sounds) ? Thanks again for ya'lls input.