A small business owner is facing criticism after not disclosing the criminal records of some of her employees to a new hire. The owner, who herself has a record, hires from the local halfway house and believes in giving people a second chance. However, when the new admin approached her about one of the machinists having a criminal record, the owner didn't confirm or deny it. This upset the admin, who quit and took to social media to criticize the owner. What do you think? Is the owner in the wrong or is she right to give ex-convicts a chance?
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A small business owner inherited a machine shop from her father and has been recruiting from the local halfway house to help ex-convicts transition into the community. However, after hiring an admin, the owner was faced with criticism for not disclosing that one of her machinists had a check writing charge. Despite having three felonies herself, the owner does not have a no-felon policy and believes in giving people a second chance. The admin quit after finding out and tried to blast the owner on social media, causing a backlash. What do you think? Is the owner in the wrong for not disclosing the machinist's charge or is she right in giving ex-convicts a second chance? Let's discuss in the comments below.
Turning a business into an opportunity for ex-convicts is wonderful 👏
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Giving ex-convicts a second chance can lead to great employees 👍
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Hiring ex-convicts? NTA, but what about sharing their criminal records?
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Support for small business owner hiring ex-convicts 💪
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Support for employer who faced backlash for hiring ex-convicts.
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Supporting ex-convicts can be risky but it's worth it ❤️☕
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Hiring ex-convicts is great, but disclosing it is important 🙌
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Young woman uncomfortable around ex-convicts but not an AH.
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Advise on how to handle disclosing employee's past criminal records.
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Ex-convict employee causes social media backlash for small business owner.
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Safety concerns addressed by business owner hiring ex-convicts 👍
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Breaking the stigma: Small business owner defends hiring ex-convicts 🙌
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Should employers inform candidates of their employees' criminal history?
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Hiring ex-convicts is NTA, but what about informing coworkers? 🤔
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Balancing second chances with employee safety can be tricky 🤔
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Hiring ex-convicts: Does the type of crime matter? 🤔
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Hiring ex-convicts shouldn't be a taboo, agree or disagree? 🤔
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Hiring ex-convicts is not wrong, don't judge a book 📖
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Support for ex-convicts in the workplace 💪
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Employer praised for hiring ex-convicts despite backlash from employee.
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Support for small business owner's hiring decision 🙌🏼
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Support for hiring ex-convicts questioned due to violent offenders.
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Discussion on legality of sharing ex-convict info in workplace.
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Cheers to a small business owner giving ex-convicts a chance! 🙌
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Hiring ex-convicts: a moral obligation or legal dilemma? 🤔
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Hiring ex-convicts? NTA. But should their record be disclosed?
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Hiring ex-convicts for non-violent crimes: NAH or ESH?
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Support for hiring ex-convicts, mind your own business 👍
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Respecting an ex-convict's privacy when hiring is NTA 👍
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Breaking barriers and changing lives. 👊🏽💼
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Breaking the cycle of recidivism with compassion 🤝
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Hiring ex-convicts: NTA, as long as no danger to women 🚫
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👍 Small business owner praised for giving ex-convicts a chance.
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Support for small business owner hiring ex-convicts 👍
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Supporting ex-convicts is noble, OP is NTA despite backlash 🙌
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Support for hiring ex-convicts, criticism for social media attack.
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Include ex-convict hiring in interview questions to avoid surprises 😊
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Support for small business owner hiring ex-convicts, NTA 🙌
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Hiring ex-convicts is admirable, but background checks are crucial ⚠️
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Hiring ex-convicts is legal and ethical, NTA stands up.
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Hiring ex-convicts: A policy that deserves transparency and compassion ❤️
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