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Sample letters for job-seekers to send to employers and agencies. The letters address such topics as: protections for job-seekers with criminal records; asking about the reason for denial, and asking for a copy of the background report; explaining the significance of Certificates of Relief; and unlawful termination based on the discovery of a criminal record, among many others.
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General Letter Explaining Protections for Job-Seekers with Criminal Records (The Bronx Defenders / Legal Action Center)
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Letter Re: Job Advertisement that Specified Against Applicants with Criminal History (Legal Action Center)
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Letter Re: Job Interview/Application that Illegally Asked about Arrests (Legal Action Center)
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Letter Re: Illegal Employment Denial Based on Violation Conviction (The Bronx Defenders)
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Letter Requesting Reason for Job Denial and Copy of Background Report (Legal Action Center)
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Letter for Challenge to Termination Based on Discovery of a Criminal Record (Legal Action Center)
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Response Letter with Information re: Open Case and Criminal Charges (The Bronx Defenders)
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Letter to Employer Explaining Significance of Certificate of Relief from Disabilities (Center for Community Alternatives)
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Letter to DOE Appealing Termination Based on Old Criminal Record (Legal Action Center)
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Letter to Division of Licensing Services Stating Charges have Been Dismissed and Sealed
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Letter to City Agency Re: Denial of Job or Suspension Based on ACD (The Bronx Defenders)
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Letter to NYS Department of State Stating License Still Valid Post-Arrest
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Character Letter for Applicant for Nursing License (Center for Community Alternatives)
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Letter to National Association of Professional Background Screeners Re: Illegal for Credit Reporting Agencies to Maintain and Report on Violations (Legal Action Center)