Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights
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Learn How A Worker's Compensation Attorney Can Help You Determine If You Qualify For A Claim
If you have been injured at work and are not able to work currently, you may qualify for worker's compensation. Worker's compensation is pay that you would receive during your recovery period. Not everyone who is hurt on the job qualifies for worker's compensation though. In order to find out if you qualify for this form of compensation, you should meet with a worker's compensation attorney, such as Jack W Hanemann, P.
I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.