Note that some laws prohibit employers from hiring people with certain criminal records for some jobs. Some employers complete DIY background checks.Florida Laws on Criminal Conviction Discrimination. Florida law provides employers with an incentive to consider an applicant's criminal record. Florida state law also limits the use of arrest and conviction records for making employment decisions. Some employers might say not to apply if you have a criminal record. That could be employment discrimination. Florida allows employers to perform a background heck on employees in the hiring process. §112.011, Fla. Stat. Under Florida law, employers could face civil liability for the harm an employee causes to a third party.