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Employment Discrimination Rights With Criminal Records In Minnesota
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You have the right to dispute information that's inaccurate, outdated, or not yours. Under the law, background check companies must conduct a reasonable investigation of the information.
Because the EEOC's policy relates only to Title VII claims, an employer's consideration of criminal histories does not fall within the EEOC's jurisdiction unless it impacts a member of one of the Title VII protected classes.
If a criminal background check is conducted but doesn't relate to the nature of the job, the applicant might make a legal claim for discrimination or argue that the information obtained cannot be used when making hiring decisions.
It can be difficult for those with a criminal record of any kind to find employment. Many employers believe that once a person has been convicted of a crime, that person will always be unreliable. Even employers in low-risk industries tend not to hire applicants with criminal records.
You can include specific details such as: The names of prior employers. The dates of your employment. Previous job titles you held. Your duties and their impacts. Relevant education or training, including certifications. Accomplishments such as promotions, awards or other recognitions.
Explain your conviction. Old conviction example: “Ten years ago, I was convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol. I served time in prison for this offense. Since my release, I have turned my life around. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you in more detail at an interview.
Tell the truth. Most employers will run a background check and learn about your criminal record, whether you tell them or not. Know what is in your criminal record. It is not uncommon for your criminal record to contain incorrect information, and prospective employers will probably see it.
It is up to you, but we recommend honesty. On the application, write ”will discuss in interview” rather than a lengthy explanation of past convictions. In an interview, keep explanations brief, and stress what you have learned from your conviction and time in prison, how you have changed, and your skills or assets.
A criminal record or criminal history is a list of your contacts with the criminal justice system. This includes contact with law enforcement agencies and the courts and may include arrests, detentions, convictions, and more.
For example, asking only people of a certain race about their financial histories or criminal records is evidence of discrimination.
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Minnesota's Department of Human Rights cautions employers about the possibility of discrimination when relying on criminal records. Learn how to conduct fast, compliant Minnesota background checks in this complete guide for employers and HR managers.Minnesota law does not require private employers to hire or give preference to a person with a criminal record. If you believe you have a criminal record discrimination case, you will need to prove the employer was discriminatory regarding your record. What is the Ban the Box law? The Ban the Box law aims to give job applicants with arrest records or criminal convictions better chances of gainful employment. File a discrimination complaint online. Under Minnesota and Federal law, only criminal history that is accurate and complete may be used. Under the law, an employer cannot ask about a candidate's criminal history on a job application. Instead, an expunged record is removed from public view (sealed).