Do you have to list misdemeanor battery on an officer on a pre-employment application, if the conviction happened 9 years ago?
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Do you have to list misdemeanor battery on an officer on a pre-employment application, if the conviction happened 9 years ago?
Asked on December 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, West Virginia
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the application requests you to list any/all crimes you were convicted of, then yes--it does not matter that it was 9 years ago. If you lie on the application and the lie is found out, not only could you be fired, but your employer could potentially sue you for any costs it incurred due to hiring you under false pretenses (such as a recruiter's fee, training costs, etc.). You need to provide the information the application asks for.
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