Can I refuse to hire a potential employee based on their criminal record?
- In some circumstances it may be illegal to discriminate against someone due to their criminal record. This is the case when you base the refusal on an “irrelevant criminal record.”
- You should think carefully about whether their criminal history is strictly relevant to the position.
- If in doubt you can call your state or territory commission and ask for their opinion.
Read some more FAQS from our Anti-Discrimination section