Employers can ask you if you have any criminal convictions. You must disclose felony and misdemeanor convictions, no matter how old they are.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. Ensure language on employment advertisements does not exclude applicants with criminal records. This webpage contains resources for job applicants and employees with an arrest or conviction record, and employers who are considering whether to hire them. Federal agencies must also wait until after extending conditional job offers to applicants to complete criminal background checks. Criminal convictions may be reported indefinitely, and bankruptcies may be reported for up to ten years. This is not a criminal defense question it is employment law. Demonstrates sustained record of sales achievement.