Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin
felony and employment laws
How many years do I have to list a felony on a job application? Mine is almost 13 years old.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: felony and employment laws
Although it becomes pretty "old news" after that long,
a felony conviction will always exist on your record
unless you are pardoned by the Governor. Application for such a
pardon is a major undertaking which takes years and for which you should
retain an attorney. There is a law against discrimination due to criminal convictions in Wisconsin,
unless the conviction is somehow related to your ability to perform the
job. This means that an honesty related conviction could, for example,
disqualify you from a position of trust.
Please send me a private e-mail for more specifics.
due to criminal convictions in Wisconsin, unless the
conviction is somehow related to your ability to perform
the job. This means that an honesty related conviction
could, for example, disqualify you from a position of
trust.
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