Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8

    Exclamation Felon Discrimination

    I have been a carpenter for 15yrs, I was contacted by an employer who got my resume from a job search site, I went to the scheduled interview arrived early, well dressed with plenty of experience which they knew of by my resume then because there was a lapse in employment the employer asked why there was a 2yr lapse, I said " I got in trouble and went to prison" the employer asked if it was a felony, I said yes, he then said "that wont work, we dont hire felons" he never asked what the felony was or anything, this I read on th EEOC site is called a "Blanket Policy" which is illegal, the conviction has to in some way be relevant to the position applied for, the EEOC sent me the papers to fill out yet the person I talked to said he didnt know how they were going to handle the matter since I am white. Wouldnt that be discrimination in itself? Isnt equal rights truely that...equality? Now they called me today and told me they do not handle things like this only age, sex and race discrimination, yet when i told the person about the "Blanket Policy" and about the other EEOC employee who told me of this, the caller is going to investigate it further. If anyone knows a good lawyer who can help me with this matter let me know, the EEOC says they try to mediate the matter and get you the job unless either party declines, which I plan to do because I know there would be some animosity between me and the employer, I am in Southern California if anyone can help with the matter.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    5,437

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    Contact the state bar and ask for names of lawyers who handle your kind of case in your area.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    5,437

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    I read that post already thank you, will contact bar now.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    The EEOC's concern is about arbitrary rules being used as a means to effect racial discrimination. It's not unlawful under federal law for the employer to refuse to hire you because you are a felon, but it could be if the employer was using an arbitrary rule against hiring felons in order to discriminate against you (and others) because of your race.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    Well I just got a call from EEOC and well I will never get a job because I am white.....if I were another race I would be able to file suit. They said "minority" though low income households are a minority to which I belong they wont help. So there is no such thing as equal rights.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    My household income is under 10,000 living in California....how much more of a minority can you be?

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    Well I guess in the mean time anyone wanna buy some dope??? Seems like all the whining I heard from others saying they cant get jobs because of their records is really the truth, I always figured they just didnt wanna work. I cant get any state aid to suplement my families income because of my record and cant get a job....well.....whats a person to do? Cant even get a job making minimum wage!!!!!

  9. #9

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    In law enforcement, I sure would love to see employers hire more felons. On the streets every day I can honestly tell you that most would much rather work even for 8 bucks an hour than risk going to jail again. But that's often not how it works, and so you have these guys going out and committing more crimes and making more work for me and other agencies.

    It is unfortunate that felons are eliminated from consideration without regard to the relevance of the offence. Sure, employers should be able to say NO to felons. But when they do absent of good reason, the rest of society pays the price and that's unfortunate.

    Strange thing is, most of the arrests I make for employee related thefts and other crimes are of people who have had no priors. Most people arrested for crimes at their jobs have never even been arrested!

    The person most likely to steal the copper from your jobsite isn't the ex-con, but the guy you never suspected.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Posts
    2

    Default Re: Felon Discrimination

    I was just in an interview for a position at AT&T. I have 5 years experience in customer service. I offered advanced tech support for satellite tv customers as well as for internet customers. I do have a felony conviction on my record from 1996. I caused a car accident when I was 17 and wreckless. I was told during this interview, that if I have ever had a felony for any reason, then I will not be hired for this position. I was in a class of about 15 people, and I am probably more qualified than any of them. I feel like I was discriminated against. I paid my debt to society and have had a clean slate ever since. This was not part of my sentence and is violating my right to work.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Expungement and Sealing: Felon and Pardons
    By newlife101 in forum Criminal Records
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-31-2011, 09:43 PM
  2. DUI Felon and Custody
    By Rebsmom in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-21-2010, 04:13 PM
  3. Theft and Larceny: I Guess I'm a Felon
    By CallToArms in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-01-2009, 04:27 AM
  4. Arrest Warrants: Felon On The Run
    By stpauligerle in forum Criminal Procedure
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-27-2007, 12:15 PM
  5. Discrimination: Felon Discrimination
    By hgffrank in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-05-2005, 08:44 AM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources