
I ask since, for purely medical reasons, and under the supervision of a doctor, I do take "controlled substances", which do include a variety of substances, which would "light up" any drug test, labelling me as a "drug addict". How, under these circumstances, do I respond for demands for drug testing?

Look as long as ur meds isnt impairing your ability to perform your job duties, make sure ur meds are documented with human resource manager... N ur not fucking shit up... Nothing they can do. Or have ur doctor give u something non narcotic.


Since your felony happened that long ago you should be fine. Businesses usually look at how long ago you became a felon and what type of felonies you have. Depends on the business. Giving felons second chance who want to better their lives should be accounted for.

Randal,
Omission can be your enemy in life. I say this in regards to your offense, as it could hurt you by omitting to it during the application/background process. A felony offense that exists on your record for years may have the benefit of not being indicated on a job application. There are criminal-friendly companies that do offer employment, of course, but offering employment is really up to the employer.
For example, if your offense is over 10 years old and your state allows it, legally, you do not have to check the “yes” box regarding conviction. Especially for companies that may conduct a 5-7 or 5-10 year background check, as that conviction will not come up during a background check if the offense is over ten years old. There are many companies that offer employment to those with criminal records, but there are also companies that exercise bias behind closed doors, whether they offer employment to ex-criminals or not, it's the type of offense that they will look at.
This same thing applies to your criminal background. If your offense is old and/or has surpassed a time frame, it is completely legal to not specify that on your job applications.
When a person has been convicted of a felony, the length of time the felony will show up on the record depends on the state the felon lives in. In California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Washington, a felony will not show up on a record after seven years no matter what. In every other state, however, the information is present on the record forever. It all depends on how far back the requester (company) of the background check wants to go, but they are able to obtain information regarding any felony convictions during your entire lifetime. Most employers only go back 5-10 years on a background check, though.
You can read more information regarding convictions here: https://www.privateeyesbackgroundchecks.com/does-a-felony-show-up-after-7-years/. Hopefully this insight may help you future job search.
Being that your offense is over 30 years old, you should clear by background terms, but it's the omission of said offense that may come back to bite you. All you can do now is wait.
Best.



Frfr I been waiting for a minute now I did an application haven't even gotten a call or nothing

It's getting hard to find out here. I'm a felon without a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Greater worker, I'm a fast learner, I'm always on time.

Something new and i am a felon

I had a felony case about 15 years ago and I need a job

I'm going crazy because I've been looking for a job for the longest and nobody ever gets back with me because I'm a felon. I'm tired of being judged


What felony's do you not accept? I have a domestic violence adult case.
Get a letter from your dr stating what med you take.