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Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by ngold on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @07:42PM (#14915699)
I have never heard of a felony falling off a background check. Can you elaborate?
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Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by Forbo on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @07:52PM (#14915760)
Some states allow for reduction of felonies to misdemeanor offenses after a specific amount of time has passed without re-offending. Many background checks don't reveal misdemeanors.
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