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  1. Re: Can you be discriminated against for an arrest?

    Just in case any one reading my posts was curious, the job offer was rescinded, and I was told I couldn't apply for a job at this company until the arrest record stops showing up on background...
  2. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    Just in case any one reading my posts was curious, the job offer was rescinded, and I was told I couldn't apply for a job at this company until the arrest record stops showing up on background...
  3. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I got a call from HR saying they need to contact the hiring manager to find out whether they will approve a "bond waiver" (I never heard the term before). The HR person said they will have to inform...
  4. Re: Can you be discriminated against for an arrest?

    I guess I will have to take some solace in the fact that they are taking so long to make a decision. At least they are giving me the impression that they are considering my explanation of the...
  5. Can you be discriminated against for an arrest?

    I have a previous posting on this forum:

    http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

    However, now that the shoplifting charges were dismissed and I had the arrest record expunged, I...
  6. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I got a call from HR yesterday saying that someone from their Employee Relations department is going to call me to get additional information about the arrest.

    Does anyone have advice on how I can...
  7. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    Here is the link I was referring to in my previous email:

    http://www.lac.org/toolkits/arrests/MODEL%20LAWS-arrests.pdf

    Talks about limiting inquiry into and use of arrest records in New York...
  8. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I haven't received a response from anyone and I am nervous about the outcome.

    I did some reading online about New York laws, and they state that you cannot be discriminated against for an arrest...
  9. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    So, I answered the questions on the employment application. There was only one question asking whether I was ever CONVICTED of a crime, since I was arrested and the case dismissed, I answered NO.
    ...
  10. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I am really stressed out about how to answer this question, especially since I don't even know what it's asking. Can some please help?

    Is the question asking if I was convicted of a crime?

    or ...
  11. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I don't know what: "Have you accepted a disposition of adjudication withheld on any criminal charge?" this means.

    I was wondering if you can explain in plain english what this question is...
  12. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    Here are the facts:

    - Arrested (handcuffed & fingerprinted) at Paramus Police Station in NJ
    - Case officially dismissed by the Judge
    - Requesting expungement for the arrest

    How do I answer...
  13. Background Checks: Re: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I know I should answer truthfully, but I don't want this incident to reflect badly on my chances to get the job. I am applying for a position at one of the top bulge bracket investment banking...
  14. Background Checks: Expungement in progress - what do I answer on the employment application?

    I am having a misdemeanor shoplifting case expunged in NJ, I was not convicted of anything, the case was officially dismissed by the judge in Municipal Court (Paramus, NJ).

    The papers went to...
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