Do employers ever pay for employees’ pardons?
Yes. When you excel at your job but your criminal record comes in the way of your ability to do your job, whether that be travel or a career certification, etc., your employer may decide to pay for your Pardon (or waiver). Many employers consider this a cost of doing business and the benefit of keeping you onboard outweighs the cost of the Pardon application. Your employer may be able to use the cost of the Pardon as a tax write-off if they submit the expense as a cost of doing business.
