I have a record out of state, but I am applying to another out of state that requires a check will my record from another state show up
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I have a record out of state, but I am applying to another out of state that requires a check will my record from another state show up
this is what it states
job offers are conditional and contingent upon passing a criminal history review
consistent with federal, state and local laws and/or ordinances.
it does not say it is going to do a national check. please help
Asked on November 22, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Typically, an employment background check covers all state and federal criminal records. This is not always the case but you should be prepared for it. If you do have been convicted of a crime, then you should be honest about it. Even if does not come up on this search, many times employers run periodic searches, and if your record comes up then and you lied about it on your job application, you can be terminated. You did not give any details, however sometimes certain offenses can either be "expunged" or "sealed". That is cleared off of your criminal history record depending on the crime involved and just how recently you were convicted for it. At this point, you may want to consult with a criminal law attorney about this or you can check for yourself online in the state in which the crime took place.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Typically, an employment background check covers all state and federal criminal records. This is not always the case but you should be prepared for it. If you do have been convicted of a crime, then you should be honest about it. Even if does not come up on this search, many times employers run periodic searches, and if your record comes up then and you lied about it on your job application, you can be terminated. You did not give any details, however sometimes certain offenses can either be "expunged" or "sealed". That is cleared off of your criminal history record depending on the crime involved and just how recently you were convicted for it. At this point, you may want to consult with a criminal law attorney about this or you can check for yourself online in the state in which the crime took place.
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