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.Virtually the same thing that happens if you DO disclose an arrest (felony) on your application. You will be eliminated from the candidate pool. Established closing date as stated in the employment advertisement. Records All records, with the exception of records involving juveniles, are open for public review.