Compton, CA asked in Domestic Violence and Employment Law for California

Q: Can I pass the background to clean the hospital if I have a domestic violence charge misdemeanor on my record?

1 Lawyer Answer

A: That question requires more information in order to give a meaningful answer.

Were you convicted, or did you plead guilty to the charge? Or was there some other resolution to those charges? Merely being charged with an offense means nothing. You do not have to disclose to any employer or potential employer an accusation against you.

I suggest you get the employment application and look it over carefully to see what information you will have to disclose. Afterward, you can come back and ask more direct questions targeted to what you are asked to disclose.

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