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  1. #1
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    Post Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    Our Executive committee wants to change our employment application to reflect the following:

    "Have you ever been convicted or plead guilty to a crime other than a traffic violation within the last ten years?"

    and

    "Do you have any criminal charges pending?"

    I know that we can ask if one's ever benn convicted but can we ask if they've plead guilty and whether or not they have any charges pending?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    ...I know that we can ask if one's ever benn convicted but can we ask if they've plead guilty...

    Same thing.

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    Laws are different in each state.

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    State of Louisiana

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    It seems you can in La. per my reference but you might want to run it by your legal dept. first.

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    They must comply with the FCRA (Fair Credit reporting Act)
    Not just the State....

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    The FCRA does not prohibit such a question.

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    Default Re: Have You Ever Been Convicted?

    Agree - "asking the question" does not matter to the FCRA.

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