[Secret Agent Man]

I won’t defend her on the thefts of course.

That said, 40 year old shoplifting charges for small amounts when you were stupid and young, should not disqualify you for a job you’ve got 40 years down the road. Especially one you are doing well in and the employer has not found you are doing any criminal acts against them.

I understand the stigma associated with criminal records is there for a reason and certain jobs do require spotless records but most don’t. Shoplifting charges from 40 years ago shouldn’t tank a person’s job unless the company believes or has evidence the person is involved in criminal acts against the company now.

[dfwgator]

Financial companies, especially those involving handling of cash, have to be more strict than most other companies.

[VRWC For Truth]

"we are bound by federal law that generally prohibits us from hiring or continuing the employment of any person who we know has a criminal record involving dishonesty or breach of trust

A) It's a federal law
B) The Democrats passed it
C) Most of Congress couldn't work for a financial institution under this rule

Unintended consequences and irony.

[mongo141]

I agree with you. I won’t do business with B of A and I long ago ceased to do business with Wells.

[Rides_A_Red_Horse]

I understand the stigma associated with criminal records is there for a reason and certain jobs do require spotless records but most don’t. Shoplifting charges from 40 years ago shouldn’t tank a person’s job unless the company believes or has evidence the person is involved in criminal acts against the company now.

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Recently, I saw an article claiming a member of Obama’s cabinet stated that Obama wanted businesses to “stop discriminating against persons with criminal records.”

When ever Obama is about to seize power, the media seems to run stories that support his claims.