Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Posts
    2

    Default Post-Employment Screenings of Employees

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Ohio. I have been employed for 17 years. My company merged with another 11 years ago. The new company has chosen me for a background check, stating their records pre-merger are incomplete'. I disclosed a felony conviction on my original application, I will do so again on the required update. Should I be worried about losing my job with the company once this is re-disclosed? The felony conviction is now 29 years old.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    24,521

    Default Re: Post-Employment Screenings of Employees

    I wouldn't worry. As long as you disclosed it a conviction that long ago is unlikely to be an issue.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    18,340

    Default Re: Post-Employment Screenings of Employees

    Quote Quoting Dab6856
    View Post
    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Ohio. I have been employed for 17 years. My company merged with another 11 years ago. The new company has chosen me for a background check, stating their records pre-merger are incomplete'. I disclosed a felony conviction on my original application, I will do so again on the required update. Should I be worried about losing my job with the company once this is re-disclosed? The felony conviction is now 29 years old.
    After 11 years this doesn't pass the smell test.

    It could be a sneaky way of weeding out higher paid older employees.

    Or maybe somebody has it in for you since you were "chosen" for the background check.

    I know, it's my cynicism of corporate American showing again

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Posts
    2

    Default Re: Post-Employment Screenings of Employees

    I
    Quote Quoting adjusterjack
    View Post
    After 11 years this doesn't pass the smell test.

    It could be a sneaky way of weeding out higher paid older employees.

    Or maybe somebody has it in for you since you were "chosen" for the background check.

    I know, it's my cynicism of corporate American showing again
    Thank you for both of your posts, I agree with both of you.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I'm just testing the waters. My performance has been excellent, no worries there. But, this is a large bank and the changes over the last 4 years have been incredible with a number of older employees have been moved along. I fall just under the older category at 48 years old. Whatever the outcome, I have been truthful, I believe whatever their motive, I have a case to pursue. I disclosed the issue at initial employment, I have an offer letter stating I passed a background check. No other confirmation was offered or required at the time of the merger. I have been performing exceptionally with a dedication to this employer. To me, an adequate departure if necessary would have to be extensive compensation. Whether it be a mutual agreement, or induced through legal channels. Your thoughts? Recommendation for counsel?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    1,360

    Default Re: Post-Employment Screenings of Employees

    Quote Quoting Dab6856
    View Post
    To me, an adequate departure if necessary would have to be extensive compensation.
    If they fire you, they don't have to give you anything. You'll be eligible for UI at the minimum, and if they give you more as a guilt offering, that is entirely up to them.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Lake Chapala
    Posts
    3,043

    Default Re: Post-Employment Screenings of Employees

    Quote Quoting Dab6856
    View Post
    To me, an adequate departure if necessary would have to be extensive compensation. Whether it be a mutual agreement, or induced through legal channels. Your thoughts? Recommendation for counsel?
    They are not legally required to compensate you. The company has to actually break a law before you can have grounds for a legal dispute. Firing you because a background check shows a felony is not illegal. This means an attorney will not be able to help you obtain said compensation.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Compensation and Overtime: Should Employees Be Paid for Time Spent Waiting for Security Screenings
    By XxRaVeNxX in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-01-2013, 01:51 PM
  2. Compensation and Overtime: Employees Not Paid for Pre-Employment Training Until After Six Months of Employment
    By curiousperson in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-16-2012, 09:32 AM
  3. Compensation and Overtime: Unpaid for Pre-Employment Training and Post-Employment Mandated Activities
    By focus123 in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 03-26-2010, 03:29 PM
  4. Collective Bargaining: Union Employees and At-Will Employment
    By jk in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 01-02-2008, 04:44 AM
  5. Civil service employees and at-will employment law
    By margaret in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 09-22-2005, 10:18 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources