Does Bojangles Hire Ex Felons?
Bojangles is a chain of fast-food restaurants in the southeastern United States specialising in cajun-seasoned chicken and buttermilk biscuits.
The company was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1977 by Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas. Bojangles has over 400 locations in 10 states, primarily in the southeast.
Does Bojangles hire convicted felons?
No. Though it is rumored that Bojangles will hire convicted felons, not all felony convictions are permanent bars to employment at the restaurant.
Rumor:
Bojangles is well-known for hiring felons, especially in North Carolina.
Status:
False. Bojangles does not hire convicted felons that have served time in prison or jails when they apply for their first job post-conviction. Employment application form http://www.bojangles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/BojanglesEmploymentApplication2.pdf
Is it possible to work at Bojangles with a felony conviction?
Yes, depending on the nature of your offense and when it was committed, you may still be eligible for employment at Bojangles.
In general, those convicted of a felony must wait seven years after the conviction or release from prison, whichever is later, before they can apply to work at Bojangles.
In some circumstances, that period may be as little as three years.
However, if the individual was convicted of a misdemeanor, they can usually apply after one year.
Please be aware that you must disclose your felony to Bojangles in filling out the employment application and it may affect their decision to hire you.
Suppose the conviction is for a violent crime such as murder, manslaughter, rape or other sex offenses, arson, burglary, armed robbery, drug offenses or crimes involving explosives.
In that case, the applicant must wait seven years from the date of conviction before applying to Bojangles for employment.
FAQs http://www.bojangles.com/about-us/faqs/#FelonyConviction
Does Bojangles Background check?
Yes, at the beginning of your interview, and if hired, you are told there will be a background check.
