crimminal background/discrimanation

[margiek]

What is the name of your state? Virginia
I have a friend who is trying to get a part time job and already has a full time job. Just looking for some added income.
My question: Is it considerated discrimanation if you filled out a employement application, got the interview,
did the criminal background check,were honest & upfront about your background before hand.
Which had happened over a year ago. It was a drug charge: felony
Called to find out the status of the position and were told that it would be a problem to consider you for the position based on the background.

Note: This is a retail position

If you need more information please let me know.

 

[mlane58]

Yes it is discrimination, but it is NOT illegal. An employer is under no obligation to hire anyone with a criminal past, especially for drugs.

 

[margiek]

Well what would it have made it illegal?
She was already told that it would'nt be a problem.

This was the district manager of a national chain of auto parts stores.
He should of told her up front.

 

[mb94]

If she wasn't hiring you based on your race, religion, gender etc. that would be illegal discrimination. It's prefectly okay to not hire you based on a criminal history. Heck, they can not hire you because they don't like the college you went to. And even if they said it wouldn't be a problem at one time they have the right to change their mind.

 

[mlane58]

Well what would it have made it illegal?

Nothing would have made it illegal.

This was the district manager of a national chain of auto parts stores.
He should of told her up front

Most employers like to wait for confirmation of a background check and confirmation form HR.

Nothing illegal has taken place and quit looking for something that you think or believe would have made it illegal. It didn't happen

 

[margiek]

I have passed along your information to her.

HER RESPONCE: So much for telling the truth!

 

[cbg]

And if she had lied about it and it was caught in the background check, what does she think would have happened?

 

[fairisfair]

I have passed along your information to her.

HER RESPONCE: So much for telling the truth!

What she should have been thinking was "so much for committing felonies"

 

[margiek]

HaHa!
Very funny
I don't believe she will be intrested in me passing this a long.


Ok enough said!
Thanks for the imput positive & humorus: