EarendilHalfElf t1_jecraxv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:39 AM

Reply to comment by newmoon23 in My job didn’t work out guys….I got asked to leave once my background came back with the felony court case I’m going through right now. Anyone at all still know where I can work? by Jonny_Balls

That is correct. As you showed yourself, an arrest isn't a valid reason and in application - in many states, refusing a job on the basis of an unrelated conviction can be grounds for discrimination.

newmoon23 t1_jecrj3c wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:41 AM

But they CAN use an arrest as a reason not to hire someone if they determine that the alleged conduct makes the applicant a bad fit for the position.

EarendilHalfElf t1_jecrnc0 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:42 AM

Solely for an arrest - in most cases no. For a conviction, yes - they can.

Masty1985 t1_jedw4ag wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:02 AM

You do realize that employers don't need to tell you why they aren't hiring you, right? If I have a job opening and 10 people apply, I'm not calling the other 9 with a specific reason why they aren't hired.

EarendilHalfElf t1_jeeel2x wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:35 PM

Correct they don't need to tell you. I never said otherwise.