Fidelity Bonding
The State of Texas through the Texas Workforce Commission offers fidelity bonding services to individuals that define as at-risk job applicants and are having difficulty finding a job due to their offender status. In this section you will find more information regarding the benefits of fidelity bonding, eligibility requirements, and instructions on how to submit an application:
https://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/fidelity-bonding#requestsForFidelityBonding
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Texas Workforce Commission provides offers a federal tax credit to employers who hire individuals that are part of a specific population and are having difficulty finding employment. The link below provides more information on how the Work Opportunity Tax Credit can help you find employment:
https://www.twc.texas.gov/businesses/work-opportunity-tax-credit
Information Regarding Background Checks
We understand that arrests and convictions on your record can make it more difficult to find employment due to many of the current practices require a background check on their potential employees. Texas and Federal law require certain conditions when generating background checks for potential employees. These links will direct to resources providing more information on background checks:
Section 20.05 of Texas Business and Commerce Code
Chapter 145 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Section 1681c in Title 15 of the U.S. Code
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Below you will find information from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding federal law outlining protection against employment discrimination:
Pre-Employment Inquiries and Arrest & Conviction
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
As an individual with a criminal offense, you might qualify for training opportunities offered through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Below you will find more information in an innovative approach that provides the opportunity to develop skills through training assistance:
https://www.wfsolutions.org/how-we-help/education-training/career-training.html
