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This is why fair chance legislation exists. Systematically the USA has a problem. There are many people who have been convicted of a crime, paid their dept to society and yet cannot find work. If you can work, but cannot get hired, there is little to no safety net and you cannot be a productive member of society.
"if an employer decides to rescind an offer based on a criminal record, they must perform an individualized assessment. This considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed, and how the conviction relates to the specific job duties."
Of course there are scenarios where the risk to the business or the public may be too high, however I don't believe that is true in many cases.
The specifics of the crime and the job would help me determine the correct course. What you're asking though, should you give her a chance, I would say yes. Read the case record. Think about the job. If in the end you decide not to hire her, be sure you can back that up with more than just vibes and follow the adverse action requirements in your jurisdiction.
Maybe this discussion would help you.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/s/l7LdWBvozm
Need more context. What kind of role. Felonies come in a variety of flavors- what was the original type of crime and how old was the person when they committed.
It probably depends on what the felony was, how long ago it was, and the type of job. Some jobs won't hire felons because of the nature of the role.
Felons are legally barred from roles involving law enforcement, national security, K-12 education, and sensitive financial access. Beyond explicit legal bans, employers in healthcare, aviation, and corporate IT generally reject applicants whose convictions conflict with public trust, vulnerability, or strict bonding requirements.
Not necessarily true..it depends on the nature of the crime..a felon can be a real estate agent, but not if they’ve embezzled funds, but if they did something that had nothing to do with finances, they could obtain a license.. but no one should give up on a job opportunity.. so many things happen for different reasons..everyone is entitled to a second chance in my opinion.
So at most companies i have worked at, when we do the background check and the felony charge surfaces, we ask for a candidate statement. We want their side of the story. Then we look at several other factors such as the actual charge, how long ago it was, number of charges that surfaced, does it have any bearing on the role you are applying to and are there any regulations in place that must be adhered to. So, for example, if your felony was for a financial crime and I'm hiring a teller at a bank you would not get the job, but if I need a CSR at a logistics firm you may get it. Hope that helps.
Thank you all for the positive feedback, she has thought she would have to give up her medical credentials too, she has struggled and her fight isn't done just her debt to society is complete, her process is having it expunged and sealing it all together. She does see the injustices and biased ways of the law yet she does respect ALL responders and officers. Her work ethic is unlike anyone i have ever seen sometimes 80 plus hours a week.
That may not be a hiring manager decision, but rather a company policy with stuff in place regarding felons. In my personal opinion: if someone did their time and after talking to them has done everything they could to rehab, they deserve a chance. I believe some states allow civil rights to be reinstated and if that’s happened I wouldn’t use it as a discrimination factor
I've worked for multiple government agencies and nearly all on the city, county/parish, state level are 2nd chance employers. Most people don't look at government jobs because they think it will disqualify them...it doesn' and having great character references is a major win,
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Being a felon in and of itself is a very narrow data point, and I wouldn't disqualify anyone based on tht fact alone. The details matter quite a bit, most importantly, how much someone has grown beyond the version of themselves that put them in a situation to commit said felony.
I'm not presuming that drugs or alcohol are a part of yours or anyone else's story, though my many years in recovery has shown me that people can absolutely change in a big way.
It's also shown me that ai and many others arent so different, and the only reason thst some of us don't have a felony (or three) is because we never got caught.
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It likely depends on the role. I realistically could not hire a felon because they would not pass a background check or have the ability to be licensed. Ethics requirements in my field would make it impossible.
Your friend will probably be more likely to be hired in a field where they do not have custody of assets. They likely would be uninsurable. A longer probationary period would not help.
I would think a service industry would likely be the most accommodating.
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I work in regulated Finra and sec worlds. Felons are not really allowed.
I’ve always had a forgiving nature and think anybody deserves at least one chance.
There’s some quote I can’t remember that says something about “See the person for who they are, not what they’ve done”
If they show promise and they don’t associate with who they were x years ago during crime, I don’t know why I wouldn’t reject them.
(Obligatory, never picked up leadership positions, just a general take)
I would. I’m a violent felon. Went about a decade scrounging for opportunities. Finally built a name for myself in my industry and make well into the 6 figures. All I needed was an opportunity.
It would be very dependent on the position being filled and the felony that was committed.
Thank you all for the positive feedback, she has thought she would have to give up her medical credentials too, she has struggled and her fight isn’t done just her debt to society is complete, her process is having it expunged and sealing it all together. She does see the injustices and biased ways of the law yet she does respect ALL responders and officers. Her work ethic is unlike anyone i have ever seen sometimes 80 plus hours a week.
Thank you all for the positive feedback, she has thought she would have to give up her medical credentials too, she has struggled and her fight isn't done just her debt to society is complete, her process is having it expunged and sealing it all together. She does see the injustices and biased ways of the law yet she does respect ALL responders and officers. Her work ethic is unlike anyone i have ever seen sometimes 80 plus hours a week.
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It would depend on any nexus between the job and the felony.
I will not hire someone convicted of aggravated assault to be on my maintenance team, for example. Our maintenance team enters our tenants' apartments. Someone convicted of a financial crime might have a chance if they were qualified. And someone with a financial crime would absolutely not be hired for a position in our finance or accounting departments.
In many states it's illegal to discriminate against someone with a history of incarceration in employment, at least under some circumstances, and may also be illegal to ask about it ("ban the box" laws). Something to check with HR about especially if there's a question of which state's law applies.