I got fired for retail theft! But now it is keeping me from getting a job, it is on my consumer report!
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I got fired for retail theft! But now it is keeping me from getting a job, it is on my consumer report!
Asked on May 9, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You may be in luck. There is a process known as "expungement" which can clear your criminal record. Many states will only let an arrest record be expunged; Illinois however will let certain convictions be cleared. Since you didn't give any details it's hard for me to say more.
I suggest you look at this: http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers/brochures/expunge0204h.pdf
You can then decide how to proceed. Personally, I would recommend conferring with an attorney on the matter. As you know first hand having this on your record is going to cause problems for you.
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