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  • 07-24-2008, 08:46 AM
    PeggyDiane
    Criminal History Questions on Employment Applications
    My question involves a background check in the State of: California.

    Has California adopted standard acceptable language on employment applications for inquiries into criminal history?
    I ask because I've seen two applications. The first one with broad language to the effect of "Have you ever been arrested and convicted of . . . ." And the second application with language limiting the duration of convictions to "During the past seven years, have you been arrested resulting in a convictions of . . .?" Have some cities imposed 'during the past seven years' language, for instance San Francisco, to encourage employers to give job applicants second chances?

    Thank you.
  • 07-27-2008, 07:45 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Criminal History Questions on Employment Applications
    You mean, is there a law that states exactly how a prospective employer must phrase questions about criminal history on a job application form? No, there is not. Also, some employers would be able to inquire more deeply than others, depending upon the nature of the work involved.
  • 07-27-2008, 03:19 PM
    Betty3
    Re: Criminal History Questions on Employment Applications
    Agree, you have to read the question on the application carefully as to how it is worded re criminal hx & answer accordingly/truthfully. All applications do not have to be worded the same when questioning criminal hx of applicants.

    How thorough of a background check re criminal hx will be done depends on the individual employer & the job applied for.
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