What questions can employers legally ask?
When dealing with background checks, are there limits to how far back they can go? Are they just looking for felonies or misdemeanors too? I hate answering these questions. I am in the process of getting an assault charge cleared from 12 years ago that was a false charge to begin with. This is a great question that a lot of people ask and want to understand. On the surface it may seem like a simple question. But it’s really not – not for the person filling out the application and not for the employer. First let me state that employers can legally ask any question that relates to your criminal background. They can go back as far as they feel necessary and can do so in regards to felonies or misdemeanors. If there is a felony or misdemeanor on your criminal background, it is easy to understand why you and many others would hate to answer these questions. Sometimes the information on your criminal background may be misconstrued or there may be a reason why it truly is not your fault. The
