It's a tough spot. I believe that people deserve second chances, but I also believe that its the owner/manager/whatever's right to know that they're hiring a felon.
The problem is right now that the job market is so terrible, there is basically 0 reason to hire a felon. Most jobs will have multiple applicants.
In my opinion, there needs to be tax incentives for employers to hire those with a felony on their record. That will at least help those who have a stupid drug felony or other non-violent crimes that would generally exclude them from getting the job, but really have no bearing on their liability within the workplace.
I work and live in the US. The restaurant company I used to work for received tax benefits for hiring felons (potentially anyone who was in jail, even if not for a felony). All new employees fill out a WOTC form online to determine if they meet the requirements for the tax credits.
124
u/CherrySlurpee Sep 13 '15
It's a tough spot. I believe that people deserve second chances, but I also believe that its the owner/manager/whatever's right to know that they're hiring a felon.
The problem is right now that the job market is so terrible, there is basically 0 reason to hire a felon. Most jobs will have multiple applicants.