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I applied for a job. The job description did not mention anything about a criminal background check. I went for an interview and everything went very well and no mention of a criminal background check. The job offer was then submitted only then did they say they wanted a criminal background check. At that point I mentioned to them that I had a charge from 2015. They then recended the job offer, I do not feel this is a fair process as this requirement was never brought to light by the recruiting agency nor the potential employer. What does the Ontario labour lawith say about this?
The employer can make its offer of employment conditional upon you not being charged with a criminal offense. Therefore, the employer was entitled to rescind its offer of employment.