Ex-offenders must answer this question truthfully due to the fact that employers have the ability to do criminal background checks. Thus usually is the point where ex-offenders find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. If an individual answer untruthfully, employment may be granted until a criminal background check information has been received, then a possible termination is required for lying on one’s application. Answer truthfully, nine out of ten times and employer will not even give that applicant a serious chance for employment. Thus, giving an appearance of discriminatory acts upon …show more content…
Employers must maintain the integrity and welfare of the company by making good business decisions. A key role in making good business decision and controlling the function of a company is by intelligently deciding whom your workforce is compiled of. Most of the time, employers have legitimate reasons for not hiring ex-felons. According to a study by the Society of Human Resource Management, revealed that most employers are hesitant to hire ex-felons for several reasons. Most employers are fearful of the fact that they would have employees who have committed a crime and preserve the stigma of being a criminal. Employers fear the liability for harm against co-workers and even customers and the fear of financial liability through theft (Gauvey and Webb