Legal Question in Employment Law in Michigan
If an applicant acknowledges they have been convicted of a crime on a written application, can the applicant be asked to explain the cirucmstances in an interview?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sure. This sort of record would make any employer curious what were the circumstances surrounding a crime and whether that person were the right person for their job opening. KLiszlaw.com Tim Klisz
Don't fault the prospective employer. It's his insurance company that requires a thorough examination of the circumstances of the conviction.
If you were convicted of an assaultive or sex crime and pleaded guilty under a deferral statute (e.g. HYTA), your record would be sealed and only you could access it.The employer could require you to retrieve your file and disclose it to him.
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