Does a previous criminal conviction disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment?
A previous conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate. Eligibility for employment depends on a variety of factors such as the nature of, and circumstances surrounding, the crime; the time elapsed since the conviction; the actions and activities of the individual since the crime including their work history; the truthfulness and completeness of the candidate in disclosing the conviction; and the relevance of the conviction to the job.
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