Question 1

What companies hire felons?

Accepted Answer

Major U.S. employers with documented second-chance hiring practices include Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, UPS, FedEx, Tyson Foods, Koch Industries, and many trades/manufacturing employers. This page maintains a vetted list with fair-chance pledge status, typical roles, and policy notes.

Question 2

How do I find a job with a felony record?

Accepted Answer

Target employers who have publicly signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge, apply for roles where your experience matches, and be prepared to briefly explain your record once past initial screening. Warehousing, trades, food service, and manufacturing typically have the highest second-chance hiring rates.

Question 3

Do these companies do background checks?

Accepted Answer

Yes — nearly all major employers run background checks. Second-chance friendly employers consider the record in context: how long ago, nature of the offense, and its relevance to the role, rather than issuing automatic denials.

Question 4

How current is this list?

Accepted Answer

The directory is community-maintained. Employers submit corrections through the site and admins review changes. Always verify current hiring policy directly with the employer before applying — company policies change.

Companies that hire felons

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