Business Owners: Would you hire someone with a felony record?

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Please explain you answers. (not looking for yes/no answers) There are over 6 million people with felony records in the United States, so I believe this is a very important question.
 
I guess it would depend on the type of crime it was and how long ago it happened. If they were just released from prison in the last 2 years then "no".

I would never allow a sex offender, rapist, or murderer to work for me no matter how long they have been out.
 
No - it would open me up to malpractice, doesn't convey a good professional image, and would force me to work around people with bad judgment. Felons often re-offend and can cost their employers thousands of dollars and immeasurable amounts of credibility in the professional world.

The stigma is part of the punishment.
 
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