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California employers can run a criminal background check after determining that you qualify for the job.

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.

They must notify you in writing—giving you the name, address and telephone number of the company doing the background check.

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).

You can file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (they can order the employer to change its behavior and require them to pay you for the viola Read More

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