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Re:Ask HN: Any felons successfully found IT work post-release? by alberth on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @09:05PM (#38862232)
> ” I know this is a controversial view, but I think employers should not be allowed to run background checks unless important for the role”

You’d be surprised at how many jobs felons can’t have.

Most jobs that need licensing (e.g.,electrician, plumber, even bartender, and many more).

As well as security, jobs which relate to firearms and many more.

EDIT: for clarity, legally - there are many jobs felons are prohibited from being employed as. So employers have the burden to ensure they only hire legally eligible employees (not hire a felon when not allowed). As such, background checks are how they ensure this.

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Re:Ask HN: Any felons successfully found IT work post-release? by jdksmdbtbdnmsm on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @09:10PM (#38862261)
>You’d be surprised at how many jobs felons canr have.

How is that relevant?

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