Yes, they can.
They must consider the amount of time since you were convicted, the type of conviction and if it relates to the specific duties of the job.
The Fair Chance Act (also known as California’s Ban the Box law) is a California law that restricts when and how employers can inquire about and consider a job applicant’s criminal history.
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Yes.
In either the job application or written notice of the background check, you’ll be given the option to get a copy of it (if they used a background screening company) or any public records they obtained (if they did it themselves).
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