Legal Question in Employment Law in Utah

Background checks

Is there a limit on how long a company can descriminate against hiring someone who had a fellony conviction. I know government agencies typically only ask for last 7 years, is there a limit on private companies?


Asked on 5/05/06, 9:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Background checks

There is no limit from a private employer. An employer may voluntarily limit the inquiry period, but there is no law limiting the time about which such an inqiury can be made.

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Answered on 5/08/06, 3:54 pm


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