Most employers in New York City are not allowed to deny you a job, suspend you, or fire you because of your pending arrest or criminal conviction. This document provides information regarding employers' obligations to not discriminate against job applicants and employees because of their criminal history.Fill out the complaint form, answering all of the questions completely. This webpage contains resources for job applicants and employees with an arrest or conviction record, and employers who are considering whether to hire them. The Commission is dedicated to eradicating workplace discrimination against people with a history of criminal system involvement. In Orange County, employees may file complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment with the Orange County Human Rights Commission. If you ask applicants for criminal history information, consider waiting until later in the hiring process to do so. New York employers should always conduct thorough preemployment background checks in order to hire qualified and trustworthy staff, avoid legal liabilities, Back in 1987 I was a manager of the reconditioning shop of a 14 franchise auto dealership. May not ask about convictions unless charges substantially relate to job.