bad esperience

some people with felony records that have had issues getting
employment. It's hard, but not impossible. But the important part is
that they kept trying even when doors were being slammed in their
face. Takes a pretty strong and courageous person to be able to do
that.

While I personally think that once a person has served their time,
that should be that, I seem to be limited in that belief.

Unfortunately, its really hard to shake the stigma.

Bill makes some very valid points and even provides a link that
provides several helpful resources. You need to be patient, diligent
and honest, even if it seems like you're getting nowhere. But I
promise you that if you do that, you will earn back the trust you need
and you will get better chances in time.

It takes time, but it can be done.

D. Brian's is a Twin Cities deli and they've expanded into catering.
I used to go there for breakfast and lunch all the time when I worked
downtown. Many of the employees (or even most) are people with
prison records. And they are AWESOME! They are friendly, helpful,
and they will bend over backwards to make customers happy. That owner
definitely is doing something right!

Chet M.,

This letter should be a must read for all teenagers considering a
criminal career.

I googled the issue and found a site that might be a good read for
you. Plus, take note that several folks at this site offer their eMail
address for addtional assistance. ( I do not endorse or know anything
about this site so proceed with care. )

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/23793

Good luck.

BillR.

It seems as though Manpower Inc does a lot of temp or temp to perm
for office and construction jobs.

Most office style jobs are not going to take on an ex-felon and would
need someone who is not visual impaired.

Most construction style jobs would not take one someone who is
visually impaired either, however being a felon wouldn't matter as
much.

It seems as though you just didn't pick a good temp agency to work
with and it was not one that could find a good match for someone with
your qualifications. It happens.

I think there is an issue with a potential liability issue in hiring
an ex-felon. Let's say I own a restaurant. I knowlingly hire an
ex-felon to be a dishwasher. One night, he assaults a customer. I
custoer could sue me for every penny I have.

Felons...Can't imagine many people care for their kind either, and
would probably slam a door in their face as well. But it MUST be
because you are disabled....

You really think it's because you are disabled? Couldn't be because
you are a felon right? No, no, that couldn't POSSIBLY be it. EVERYONE
wants to hire felons!

You claim they turned you away for visual impairment. But then you
talk about "ex-felon" hiring policy.


There is no law preventing a company from refusing to hire ex-felons.
In fact there are actually laws PROHIBITING ex-felons from being hired
for certain positions.


So even if you are visually impaired, if you qualify in the ex-felon
category, then they can turn you away without repercussions.

but the reality is that this is a hirer's market. With so many other
qualified people willing and able to work, my guess is that visually
impaired felons will not be the first to be called for any openings.
It's not fair, in some instances probably not legal, but it's reality.
I sincerely wish you good luck.