[seanmcdirmid]

Depends on the state. In some, they aren't even allowed to ask (they have to run a background check to find out).

[jopsen]

and in other countries they can't even do a background check.

some countries even wipe criminal records after some time.

[seanmcdirmid]

Oh ya, some countries realize being vindictive twits is counterproductive. Anyways, I was just mentioning that states had their own laws here that provide a bit of protection, if not much.

[distances]

Can confirm, here a background check is allowed only for specific employment roles that may be affected due to security/working with minors etc.