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    Default Discrimination Over A Felony Conviction

    I am in a similar situation. 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. There should be some law to protect us form this type of discrimination. If a guy who touches kids wants to work at a desk. Then, he should be allowed to. If a guy who beats people up, wants to build a house. then let him. If a guy causes a car accident, then why can't he provide phone support for customers???
    It just doesn't make sense!

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    Default Re: Discrimination Over A Felony Conviction

    Whether it SHOULD be against the law or not, at the current time, except in one or two states, it is not. Discrimination against those with felony convictions is LEGAL in most states and under Federal law.

    If you want to see the law changed, lobby your elected representatives. Complaining on a message board about how it ought to be won't change anything - your elected officials are the ones who can do that.

    Good luck!

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