Ex Felon Needs Job, 25 years experence in Retail Management

In 2001/2003 I was convicted of several felonies over several bad checks. I had lost my wife and son to a drunk driver and my job of 20 years with a major Dept store when they went out of business, I became seriously depressed, even sucidal. I was stupid.I was able to get a job with Another dept store but they were bought out by even another company and I was then fired because of the record. I have strugled since, I am 48 y/o with a college education.I am honest,clean cut and honest. Fast food wont even hire me because I was told I have too much experence and education ! I need a job ! Help! Michael

Go flip some burgers for a while and it will be good. Maybe you can get a discount.
You are a health and safety risk now. Welcome to the club.
Start your own business. Well your credit is probably shot from fines and youu probably can't get loans now. Something will work out for you. Good luck.

A new Law is try to be passed called "Ban the Box" bill, which prevents public employers from inquiring about an individual’s criminal record on job applications.
Ban the box refers to banning employment applications from listing a “box” that asks applicants whether they are ex-felons. This allows ex-felons to be on the same footing as any other applicant, by preventing would-be employers from discarding them at the get-go.
Minnesota is First State to Pass on May 14th. Mar 19, 2009 ... ( Santa Fe ) – A bill to "ban the box" on public job applications in New Mexico unanimously passed.Hopefully all states will adopt " BAN THE BOX ".

Check your state and see if the employers get a tax credit state and federal for hiring felons. Do a search for "tax credit for hiring felons"
Also check on the Bonding a felon FIDELITY BONDING, Check out this site www.bonds4jobs.com/index.html
. Call your local unemployment office and see if they offer job fair for felons, This is where companies that will hire someone with a record come into that job fair, and only companies willing to give a Second Chance can attend.
Also wfor those who are not convicted felon but have misdemeanors. Write your local state reps as the Second Chance is a federal law for felons only. Try to get a state law passed.
I have now record of any kind but am working to have State laws changed in Iowa.
Good luck ..

Update: H.R. 1529, The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009

On March 16, 2009, Congressman Charles B. Rangel [D-NY] sponsored and introduced The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 [HR 1529] which would permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses. Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 - It amends the federal criminal code to allow an individual to file a petition for expungement of a record of conviction for a nonviolent criminal offense if such individual has:

(1) never been convicted of a violent offense and has never been convicted of a nonviolent offense other than the one for which expungement is sought;

(2) fulfilled all requirements of the sentence of the court in which conviction was obtained;

(3) remained free from dependency on or abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance for a minimum of one year and has been rehabilitated, to the court's satisfaction, if so required by the terms of supervised release;

(4) obtained a high school diploma or completed a high school equivalency program; and

(5) completed at least one year of community service. Status of the Legislation. Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009: Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.'

the Second Chance Act of 2007 (H.R. 1593), titled "To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to improve reentry planning and implementation, and for other purposes" was submitted to the House by Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize, rewrite, and expand provisions for adult and juvenile offender state and local reentry demonstration projects to provide expanded services to offenders and their families for reentry into society. H.R. 1593 was signed into law April 9, 2008.

Update: In 2008, there were two bills entitled "The Second Chance Act (SCA)" (both are menti

Mike in Red Oak, Texas said: In 2001/2003 I was convicted of several felonies over several bad checks. I had lost my wife and son to a drunk driver and my job of 20 years with a major Dept store when they went out of business, I became seriously depressed, even sucidal. I was stupid.I was able to get a job with Another dept store but they were bought out by even another company and I was then fired because of the record. I have strugled since, I am 48 y/o with a college education.I am honest,clean cut and honest. Fast food wont even hire me because I was told I have too much experence and education ! I need a job ! Help! Michael

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rickitikkitimbo in Portland, Oregon said: Go flip some burgers for a while and it will be good. Maybe you can get a discount.
You are a health and safety risk now. Welcome to the club.
Start your own business. Well your credit is probably shot from fines and youu probably can't get loans now. Something will work out for you. Good luck.

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oldiebutgoodiegirl in Marion, Iowa said: A new Law is try to be passed called "Ban the Box" bill, which prevents public employers from inquiring about an individual’s criminal record on job applications.
Ban the box refers to banning employment applications from listing a “box” that asks applicants whether they are ex-felons. This allows ex-felons to be on the same footing as any other applicant, by preventing would-be employers from discarding them at the get-go.
Minnesota is First State to Pass on May 14th. Mar 19, 2009 ... ( Santa Fe ) – A bill to "ban the box" on public job applications in New Mexico unanimously passed.Hopefully all states will adopt " BAN THE BOX ".

BAN THE BOX lower crime!

The mentioning of both the Ban the Box bill and the second chance offenders bill is the first I heard. I am curios to know what progress has been made on these bills' or when the legislation will pass. I am a convicted felon, but i have denied the recividism rate and been free for 3 yrs august 1st, after doing a total of 10 yrs. I still have problems and would like to know if there is anything i can do to help or support this bill.

Felons: Information on what to do to get a job ;

www.indeed.com/forum/gen/Career-Advice/Felons-Information-do-get-job/t157045/p1#c762396

dro_dmn in Richardson, Texas said: The mentioning of both the Ban the Box bill and the second chance offenders bill is the first I heard. I am curios to know what progress has been made on these bills' or when the legislation will pass. I am a convicted felon, but i have denied the recividism rate and been free for 3 yrs august 1st, after doing a total of 10 yrs. I still have problems and would like to know if there is anything i can do to help or support this bill.

My understanding is each State has to Pass "Ban the Box" , I would call your Governor office, local State reps ( congressman etc.) to see if they are working on this. If not request they do.

Here is more info on "Ban the Box"

www.drugpolicy.org/docUploads/nm_bantheboxfactsheet.pdf

www.saferfoundation.org/docs/Hiring_Standards_Matrix_Final_(2).pdf

Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2009

thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.1529:

Detailed Summary Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to allow an individual to file a petition for expungement of a record of conviction for a nonviolent criminal offense if such individual has: (1) never been convicted of a violent offense and has never been convicted of a nonviolent offense other than the one for which expungement is sought; (2) fulfilled all requirements of the sentence of the court in which conviction was obtained; (3) remained free from dependency on or abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance for a minimum of one year and has been rehabilitated, to the court's satisfaction, if so required by the terms of supervised release; (4) obtained a high school diploma or completed a high school equivalency program; and (5) completed at least one year of community service.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/27/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Info can be found on link:
www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1529.html

There is a lot of information including a large list of companies that hire ex-offenders at my blog:

www.jailtojob.com/wordpress

Mike in Red Oak, Texas said: In 2001/2003 I was convicted of several felonies over several bad checks. I had lost my wife and son to a drunk driver and my job of 20 years with a major Dept store when they went out of business, I became seriously depressed, even sucidal. I was stupid.I was able to get a job with Another dept store but they were bought out by even another company and I was then fired because of the record. I have strugled since, I am 48 y/o with a college education.I am honest,clean cut and honest. Fast food wont even hire me because I was told I have too much experence and education ! I need a job ! Help! Michael

i ran into this problem over qualified dont list any more education than is required for a job information overload the trucking industry is hiring you only need to go to a trucking school and get 120 hrs in and get a cdl some trucking companies will hire people with a felony give that a shot

Mike in Red Oak, Texas said: In 2001/2003 I was convicted of several felonies over several bad checks. I had lost my wife and son to a drunk driver and my job of 20 years with a major Dept store when they went out of business, I became seriously depressed, even sucidal. I was stupid.I was able to get a job with Another dept store but they were bought out by even another company and I was then fired because of the record. I have strugled since, I am 48 y/o with a college education.I am honest,clean cut and honest. Fast food wont even hire me because I was told I have too much experence and education ! I need a job ! Help! Michael

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Sharon

My boyfriend is an ex felon, a non-violent drug offense and needs a job

i recently saw a website called www.fairslate.org. they are of the opinion that there so many of us who can't find employment that we could be a major voting block in this country. i've had two possesion of controlled substance convictions, all at least nine years ago. i have been struggling to find suitable employment ever since. good luck

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Sharon

Hi you sent me a message throught this forum stating your company would hire me, mike2dabch@yahoo.com I need a job !

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i am 28 and have been out of jail for a year a 3 months now and have yet to get hired on anywhere.. i spenta lil over a year in jail.. i have experience in everything from fast food to telemarketing customer service, computers, retail.. waiteress everything... but i cant get hired... i dont know what to do anymore... if anyone can helpme plesaae let me know

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I am a first time felon and I have yet to gain a jothat will help support me and my children. I lucked up on a job temporarily was making good money for 3mos workin 14-16 hr 7 days a week. Unfortunatly it ended I have went to school repeatedly for differnt certifications only to find that my back ground is still a problem. I'm a Cert. Medical Assistatn/Nursing Assistant Licensed Hair stylist awaiting receprocity in Texas. But I have to go back to school for 3 more months and pay almost 2000 dollars out of pocket fees in hopes that my right hand don't give out. With out insurance and money to make these things happen is sort of difficult. I held a corprate job with a temp agency for a year they wanted to hire me permanently until they found out about my background of a felony conspiracy to commit theft. I just need to know what I can do I have spent 3 years of school almost equivalent to an associated degree and am still not able to find stable permanent employment. Either your to qualified for local jobs such as Burger King or you are qualified and you are denied the job due to your 8-10y old criminal back ground. All I want is an opportunity to work and support my children I regret every day of not snitching on my co diffendent. I live with this mistake every day of my life and try to prove myself worthy of a second chance by society and even my family. I've even had two businesses that unfortunately did not work out to my favor with trying to go to school and work full time while taking care of my kids. I just fill that if I can get the opportunity to work and support I can then be more available for my kids who are home waiting on me to return. There has to be a line of right choices one choose to make but survival sometimes takes presidence of the moral thing to do. I am a survivor and I am strong and have confidence but this cycle/economy has really been taking a tole on me. Please email me lacherylhendersoncma@yahoo.com of any suggestions Please

Felons: Information on what to do to get a job ; Helpfull information

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Mike in Red Oak, Texas said: In 2001/2003 I was convicted of several felonies over several bad checks. I had lost my wife and son to a drunk driver and my job of 20 years with a major Dept store when they went out of business, I became seriously depressed, even sucidal. I was stupid.I was able to get a job with Another dept store but they were bought out by even another company and I was then fired because of the record. I have strugled since, I am 48 y/o with a college education.I am honest,clean cut and honest. Fast food wont even hire me because I was told I have too much experence and education ! I need a job ! Help! Michael

Hello Michael,
Are you still looking for work in Dallas? My husband's company believes very strongly in giving people second chances, as long as you are honest with them. They also understand that sometimes it can be hard to get approval for a loan on a house or approval for an apartment once you have a record, so they even help you relocate. His company pays well, and you can advance to a management position very quickly. Since you have so many years of retail experience, you would be very valuable to them. If you are willing to relocate to Dallas for a great paying company that won't question your past, let me know.

Janyce Williams

Hi, please tell me more about what you and your husband have to offer. I am in Austin now but would be willing to relocate if it were for a good job and a good future. I am struggling now with a crappy job that does not pay well. I recently got remarried to a wonderful woman. I am lucky in that way . If given the chance I will be a fantastic employee, I really care about what I do and the results. Thank you. Michael. five one two 525 seven 0 nine 0

Hello Shana we know you are spying on our business, so have fun and good luck. Just so ya know it is against the law to view other persons email, its just like tapping a phone line and could get you arrested ! Please grow up and mind your own business. Thanks Mike and Mitzi

tom56071 in New Prague, Minnesota said: i ran into this problem over qualified dont list any more education than is required for a job information overload the trucking industry is hiring you only need to go to a trucking school and get 120 hrs in and get a cdl some trucking companies will hire people with a felony give that a shot

All i am asking is for a chance.