Felony Friendly Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Best Industries in Birmingham for People With Records

• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Manufacturing
• ✓Logistics
• ✓Construction
• ✓Food service

Staffing Agencies in Birmingham That Work With People With Records

Temp and staffing agencies are often the fastest way to get working. These agencies serve the Birmingham metro area and are known to place people with criminal records.

• Express Employment Professionals
• Manpower
• Kelly Services
• Adecco
• Labor Finders

Alabama Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Birmingham

1. 1.Start with staffing agencies. Temp agencies are often the fastest way to get working. They have relationships with employers who are willing to hire people with records, and a temp-to-hire position can become a permanent job.
2. 2.Apply to multiple places at once. Do not wait for one application to come back before applying to the next. Apply to 5-10 places in the same week. The more applications you send, the better your chances.
3. 3.Be honest about your record. If asked, be upfront. Lying about your criminal history is grounds for immediate termination if discovered later. Briefly acknowledge what happened, explain what you have learned, and focus on what you bring to the job.
4. 4.Focus on industries with high demand. Warehouse, logistics, construction, and food service jobs tend to be the most accessible for people with records because these industries have chronic worker shortages.
5. 5.Use local reentry programs. Organizations like Goodwill, workforce development centers, and reentry coalitions can connect you with employers who actively hire people with records. They often know about job openings before they are publicly posted.
6. 6.Know your rights. Under the EEOC guidelines, employers must use individualized assessment — they cannot have a blanket ban on hiring people with records. Under the FCRA, you have the right to see and dispute your background check. If you are in a ban-the-box state or city, employers cannot ask about your record until later in the hiring process.

Reentry Employment Programs in Birmingham

• Alabama Career Center System
• Goodwill Industries of Alabama
• Jefferson County Reentry Program
• Alabama Appleseed Center
• Community Kitchens (employment programs)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Birmingham?

Birmingham offers opportunities in healthcare support (UAB is enormous), logistics (Amazon, UPS, FedEx), manufacturing, construction, and food service. Waffle House, known as one of the most felon-friendly employers, has many locations. Dollar General has a large presence throughout Alabama.

Does Birmingham have ban-the-box laws?

No. Alabama does not have a statewide ban-the-box law, and Birmingham does not have a local ordinance. Private employers can ask about criminal history on applications. Federal EEOC guidelines still apply.

Is Birmingham affordable?

Yes. Birmingham has one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Housing costs are well below the national average. This makes it one of the most affordable cities to start over, though wages also tend to be lower.

What staffing agencies in Birmingham hire felons?

Staffing agencies in Birmingham that work with people with records include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Kelly Services, Adecco, and Labor Finders. Industrial and warehouse positions are frequently available.