Are There Employer Tax Credits for Hiring Felons?

October 21, 2011 by admin · 1 Comment
Filed under: American Jobs Act, Jobs for Felons, Jobs for Felons in California, Jobs for Felons in Texas

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In this distressed economy, more and more convicted felons are finding it harder to secure work. We are often asked about the opportunities for employers to receive a tax credit should they hire someone with a felony. The answer to this is ‘yes, but in an indirect way’. While there are no federal tax credits for the hiring of people with felonies, there are tax credits given to employers who hire individuals on various welfare programs. Because many convicted felons are unemployed, and unable to provide support to their spouse and children, it is not uncommon for the family to be on much-needed government assistance programs. If an employer hires an individual who is on a program, there is a tax credit given to the employer. This, indirectly, gives them a credit for hiring someone with a felony.

There are many convicted felons who are not interested in getting on the government welfare or government Medicaid program – and, this is understandable. However, it is important to keep in mind that if this added benefit gives you one more opportunity to possibly find work, then it may be prudent to obtain government benefits for this reason. Under the Obama’s jobs program, there has been discussion about giving credits to employers who hire someone who has been unemployed for a specific length of time but typically this is associated with those who are military veterans. If you are not a military veteran then these provisions, if passed into law, would not apply.

Jobs for felons are challenging to find but with some tweaking of your financial status, you may be able to encourage an employer to hire you based on your government assistance programs. Even for seasonal jobs part time, it is never too much to consider so make this an option when you are venturing out into your job hunting this coming year.

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Jobs for People with Felonies in Professional Staffing Agencies

July 19, 2011 by admin · 1 Comment
Filed under: Jobs for Convicted Felons, Jobs for Felons in Texas

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Jobs for people with felonies can be found through a number of resources and we’ve recently learned that many staffing agencies will help felons find work especially if you have unique skills. Professional staffing agencies are providing opportunities, in Texas, in jobs of all industries provided you are more than seven years out from your felony conviction. Even if your own working skill is super couponing, keep in mind that you have a skill set and dig deep. Find out what your skills are and how you can apply those skills into the clients of the professional staffing agencies. Many felons are finding temp-to-hire positions with staffing agencies and keep in mind that even if you are turned down by one staff agency, it doesn’t mean the next one won’t offer jobs for felons. Keep trying and keep moving forward…eventually new jobs for ex felons will open up to you. Keep searching for that job!