QUESTION
How far back can an employer legally go back into a potential employees past for a criminal background check?
Asked on Jul 09th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Texas
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I am currently looking for a job. I have a criminal record. But the last time I was convicted of a crime was 1999, 14 years ago. How far back can an employer legally go back into an employees past for a criminal background check? What would show up on my background check?
3 ANSWERS
There is no time limit.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 9:00 PM
The beginning of time, or as far as they wish. There is no law governing this. It is governed by company policy.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Each state may have their own law, but Texas has no law at all. The employer can access that information indefinitely.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 8:59 PM