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  • 1.  Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-03-2015 18:31

    Resource request: I seem to rarely work with the issues of convictions and how that impacts re-employment options so lack what and how to consider these condition(s) as a vocational barrier to even simple light, unskilled work.  Does anyone have citing's on what types of "convictions" interfere with re-employment?  The evaluee has a lot of issues though 15-19 years ago. Court ordered treatment seemed to clean him up and no issues since 1999. Examples are:

    Malicious mischief, DUI x 1, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, driving without 4x and two x 4th degree assaults.

    Of course, I do not want to consider if the length of time from conviction is now irrelevant and employers are not able to consider do to time passing.

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    JOHN F. BERG
    Vocational Consulting,  Inc.

    johnberg@vocationalconsultinginc.com

    Seattle, Washington         206-933-8870
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  • 2.  RE: Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-03-2015 19:14

    It is my understanding that employers can only go back 10 years with regard to criminal records.

     

     

     

    Sincerely

     

    Rice Rehab, LLC

    Leslie Rice, MS, CRC, CCM, MCRSP, N2507

    Vocational Case Manager

    Cell: 410-404-2413

    Fax: 410-844-4188

    www.RiceRehab1.com

     




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  • 3.  RE: Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-03-2015 19:55
    In the State of Washington, most employers do their background checks
    through the Washington State Patrol, as it is on line and far less
    expensive than an FBI check. When the record comes back, it will have all
    convictions in the State of Washington (but no other states). Although
    many employers say that they only consider felony convictions in the past 7
    or 10 years, they will still see all convictions (felonies, gross
    misdemeanors and misdemeanors) . If an applicant has a long rap sheet,
    any reasonable employer is going to consider the sum total of the criminal
    history, not just the last 7-10 years. Also, in Washington, there are
    strict laws about which specific convictions would not allow for a person
    to work with vulnerable adults, children, etc. The list is quite long.


    Janice K. Olsen, VRC, CDMS
    Olsen & Associates, Inc.
    Vocational Case Management
    253-564-3774, ext. 204
    800-322-6001, ext. 204
    253-564-8534 fax


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  • 4.  RE: Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-03-2015 20:30

    Thanks Janice, that outline given is consistent with my foggy recall too. Nice to hear from you, I thought you had retired as both of us have been in this business for what, 34-35 + years!

     

    John Berg

    Seattle, wa

     




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  • 5.  RE: Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-04-2015 15:56


    Actually, the law maybe that they can only go back 10 years, though I have been told by more than one employer they go back 20 years, and any type of violent crime many disregard. Most of the reintegrated that I have come across, and I work with a couple of reentry programs, it is very difficult for people to find employment, most going to work only in temp agencies where backgrounds mean less. The other thing to consider is that if he has had court ordered treatment, no matter how long ago, he may have a qualifying disability for V.R. Just my two cents worth. Here is a link I found. 

    Pre-Employment Inquiries and Arrest & Conviction

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    Pre-Employment Inquiries and Arrest & Conviction
    Federal law does not prohibit employers from asking about your criminal history. But, federal EEO laws do prohibit employers from discriminating when they use criminal history information. Using criminal history information to make employment decisions may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII).
    View this on Eeoc >




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    Philip Young
    CEO/Vocational Expert/Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist
    phil@compassvocational.com
    Dallas, TX United States
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  • 6.  RE: Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-04-2015 16:46
    I get these to thanks
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  • 7.  RE: Convictions and length on record if vetted

    Posted 09-04-2015 18:13

    Once again, awesome service this LISTSERV is!  Thanks again to Steve B. at WestWind, and now Phil Y. and others who contribute to my occasional ignorant but eager brain. I printed relevant materials off the cite below. Great!   Happy Labor Day Weekend.

     

    JOHN BERG

    Seattle, WA

     




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