Dismissed Case Job Impact

Summary

In California, dismissed cases generally do not appear on Live Scans for private employment, and employers are prohibited from considering arrests that did not result in a conviction. However, certain law enforcement and government positions might still have access to this information. It is advisable to ensure your background check does not include dismissed cases and to consult an employment lawyer for more detailed advice if needed.

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Regarding dismissed case in California
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****, could you please provide more details about your dismissed case? For example, was it a criminal or civil case, and what are you looking to achieve now that it has been dismissed?
I have applied for a basketball coaching job at private school in Los Angeles
****, to provide more specific information:
- Are you concerned about how the dismissed case might affect your job application?
- Are you looking for ways to ensure it doesn't impact your employment?
Understanding this will help me guide you better.
Yes
****, in California, dismissed cases should not affect your job application, especially if the case was dismissed without a conviction. Employers are generally prohibited from asking about or considering arrests that did not result in a conviction.
- Ensure your background check does not include dismissed cases.
- You might want to consult an employment lawyer for more detailed advice.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your job application?
I’m just curious if the dismissed case will show up on the live scan I took
****, generally in California, if a case is dismissed, it should not show up on a Live Scan. However, certain law enforcement and government positions might still see the dismissed case.
Would you like guidance on how to ensure your dismissed case is not impacting your Live Scan results?