Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Denied Employment Due To ''No Prosecution'' Felony Charge

I was recently offered a position, pending a background check. I knew I had a ''no prosecution'' felony charge from 5 years ago, and I gave them the docket summary up front showing this. They are saying that they are now not going to offer me the position, even though the case was dismissed. They say that ''no prosecution'' does not mean that I was not guilty. I even got a letter from the clerk of court saying that the state attorney determined that I was not guilty of the charge and that the case was dismissed without filing any formal charges with the court against me. Can I be denied employment for this? HELP!!!


Asked on 7/10/04, 1:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bonita Riggens Law Office of Bonita M. Riggens

Re: Denied Employment Due To ''No Prosecution'' Felony Charge

Unfortunately, there is no law in Florida which makes it illegal for an employer to deny you a job under these circumstances. If you want to change this, contact your state legislator and advocate that such a law be passed.

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Answered on 7/10/04, 11:58 pm


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