Category: Employment

What to Do if You Can’t Get a Job Because of Your Criminal Record

August 9, 2023
Criminal Records | Employment | Expungement | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re hitting roadblocks in your job search due to your criminal record, you might be feeling frustrated. But don’t lose hope. This guide is designed to help people in Illinois with a criminal record learn about their options, especially the legal routes to expunge or seal their record, improving their employment prospects.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

March 22, 2023
Criminal Records | Employment | Sealing

A criminal record can have significant long-term consequences, from impacting job opportunities to hindering housing options. However, in Illinois, certain criminal records can be sealed, giving individuals a second chance. Sealing your criminal record in Illinois can be a complicated process, but this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to navigate it successfully.

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Why Do Employers Run Background Checks on Workers?

December 28, 2022
Background Checks | Employment

If you’re applying for a job that requires you to pass a background check, you may be sweating about what your prospective employer will see on your record. This guide explains:

  1. What is a background check and why do employers run them
  2. Types of information included in a background check
  3. How employers use the information from a background check
  4. Can you clear your criminal record so an employer won’t find
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What Info Shows Up on an Employment Background Check?

November 16, 2022
Background Checks | Employment

When you apply for a job, you may be subject to a background check. Many people are, so you’re definitely not alone. But what type of information can an employer see on a background check? This guide explains.

What Info Shows Up on an Employment Background Check?

Employers in Chicago and the surrounding communities are allowed to conduct criminal background checks on prospective job applicants. That’s to ensure that they Read More

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Can Employers See Sealed Records?

August 31, 2022
Employment | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you have a criminal record, you may be wondering whether your employer (or a prospective employer) can see it. This guide explains.

Can Employers See Sealed Records?

For the most part, employers can’t see sealed records. In fact, most people can’t see them. That means if someone runs an average background check to learn more about you, your criminal record won’t show up. However, there’s a catch: Anyone who Read More

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What Do I Have to Tell Employers About My Expunged Criminal Record in Illinois?

June 15, 2022
Criminal Records | Employment | Expungement

If you have an expunged criminal record in Illinois, you may be wondering what you need to tell potential employers about it. The good news is that the law does provide some guidance on this issue; the bad news is that there are still a lot of unanswered questions. We’re here to clear up some of the confusion.

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Can You Get a Government Security Clearance With a Criminal Record?

May 18, 2022
Criminal Records | Employment

If you’re like many people who want to work for the United States government, you may need a security clearance – but can you get one with a criminal record? This guide explains.

Can You Get a Government Security Clearance With a Criminal Record?

The U.S. government grants security clearances based on how trustworthy it believes a person is. investigators working for the government delve into your past as an Read More

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Can an Employer Ask Me About My Criminal Record in Illinois?

June 17, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Employment | Records Sealing | Sealing | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a criminal record, you know that it can prevent you from getting the job you want, finding a decent place to live, or even taking out a loan – but are employers actually allowed to ask you about your record? Here’s what you need to know.

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How Can Employers Use Your Criminal History Against You?

July 3, 2015
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Employment

We’ve all heard of potential employers scouring through social media profiles to find out more about the people they may hire, but what about criminal records? Just how much can a potential employer learn about you – and what can they use against you?

How Can Employers Use Your Criminal History Against You in Illinois?

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Drug Charges and Getting a Job

April 11, 2014
Background Checks | Drug Crimes | Employment

Getting a job is hard enough without a past drug charge casting a shadow on your past. Fortunately, with the help of a talented Chicago expungement lawyer, you may be able to have your records locked away where potential employers won’t find them.

The Facts on Drug Charges and Employment

Statistics suggest that more than 80 percent of employers do criminal background checks on people they want to hire. Having Read More

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