Employment Termination Disclosure Impact

Summary

In Pennsylvania, a termination for sexual harassment may not appear in criminal background checks if no charges were filed. However, reference checks by future employers or organizations like the YMCA may reveal the reason for termination. For coaching roles, background checks typically include criminal history, child abuse clearances, and possibly FBI checks if residency requirements are not met. Employers can disclose termination reasons, but if they state only policy violations, specifics may not be shared. This generally should not affect your wifes background checks.

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I was fired for sexual harassment. Will that show on a background check and child clearance
Hello ****, your termination due to sexual harassment may or may not appear in a background check, depending on the specifics. Do you mind sharing your location to provide more precise information?
Pa
In Pennsylvania:
- Background checks typically reveal criminal records, not employment history.
- However, if a background check includes a reference check, your termination reason may be disclosed.
- For child clearances, a sexual harassment conviction could appear, if it involved a child.
I wasn't charged just got fired from my job
If you were not charged with a crime, it wouldn't show up in a criminal background check in Pennsylvania. But, if future employers conduct a reference check with your past employer, they might disclose the reason for your termination.
Will that effect coaching. I'm not doing it for employment just to coach my son's soccer team
In Pennsylvania, coaching may require a background check and child clearances. Without a related conviction, your termination may not appear. However, if the soccer organization conducts a thorough check, they might learn about your dismissal.
What all do they usually check
In Pennsylvania, for coaching, they usually check:
- Criminal history from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
- Child Abuse History Clearance from Department of Human Services (DHS)
- FBI Criminal Background Check if you haven't been a resident of PA for *+ years.
This is for a YMCA
For the YMCA in Pennsylvania, they generally conduct:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Check, if you have not been a Pennsylvania resident for the past 10 years.
Keep in mind, each YMCA may have slightly different requirements, so it's best to confirm with the specific branch.
I've never been arrested should I be worried about my firing
If you were not charged or convicted for a crime, your firing due to sexual harassment should not show up in a criminal background check. However, if the YMCA conducts a reference check with your previous employer, they may disclose the reason for your termination.
When I was fired they told me that they weren't allowed to give specifics on why I was fired just for not following company policy
If your former employer stated they would only disclose you were dismissed for not following company policy, it's likely they won't share specifics in a reference check. However, laws vary. Can you confirm if your previous employer is located in Pennsylvania as well?
Yes
In Pennsylvania, employers can disclose the reason for termination when providing a job reference. However, if they indicated they would only state you were dismissed for not following company policy, it's likely they won't provide further details. This could potentially limit the impact on your coaching role at YMCA.
My wife's called and asked them why I was fired and they said they couldn't discuss it. Just that I didn't follow company policy
That aligns with what you previously mentioned. Since they said they would only disclose that you didn't follow company policy, it's likely they will stick to this statement during a reference check. While laws allow for more details to be shared in Pennsylvania, each company has their own policy on what they disclose.
Will this show on any background checks on my wife
If your wife is subject to a background check, your termination wouldn't typically appear. Background checks are individual-centric. However, if they conduct a thorough investigation, which includes speaking to acquaintances, the issue might come up. Generally, it shouldn't affect her background check in Pennsylvania.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! I'm glad I could provide you with the information you needed. If you have any other questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your coaching role at YMCA.