This monthly column will feature questions from job-seekers and responses from an employment expert. The questions should be employment-related and may be submitted at any time using the form below. Questions outside the expert's area of expertise may be submitted to another expert for a response.

* Please note - Responses are opinions from experts in the field and should not be considered legal advise. Neither the expert who responds to the question, nor the Tri-city Unemployment group should be held responsible for actions taken as a result of advice provided in this column.

Our Experts are the TUG Steering Committee--members of the community who offer help, advice, support and guidance to others in their job searches.

Question:

I am a hard working intellegent college graduate who made a mistake a couple years ago that resulted in me getting a felony conviction. How can someone with a criminal background get decent employment when everyone is doing a background check now?

Answer:

Despite your criminal record, you have the right to be employed. But, because employers are legally liable for the safety and well-being of their employees and might also have trouble buying insurance after hiring employees with criminal records, it likely won't be easy if you can't get your criminal record sealed or expunged. However, many employers participate in community rehabilitation programs that assist ex-offenders in landing gainful employment.

Below is a link to an article which will provide you further insight. Everybody deserves a second chance and we wish you the best of luck!

http://www.thegladiator.info:80/articles/mulqueen-ch.phtml

* Please note - Responses are opinions from experts in the field and should not be considered legal advise. Neither the expert who responds to the question, nor the Tri-city Unemployment group should be held responsible for actions taken as a result of advice provided in this column.

Ask an Expert Question Submission Form

*Responses will only be posted online in the section above.

Email Address:
Subject: TUG Ask an Expert
Question:

Jim Klink
Executive Director

P.O. Box 3850
St. Charles, IL 60174

(630) 631-1871
info@tricityug.org

Home ~ ENews ~ Meetings ~ TUG Sponsors
About TUG ~ Membership ~ Volunteering
Area Job Clubs ~ Leads & Links ~ Resources ~ Ask an Expert