Felony Friendly Jobs in Ontario, CA

Best Industries in Ontario for People With Records

• ✓Logistics & warehouse
• ✓Retail
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Hospitality
• ✓Construction
• ✓Food service

Staffing Agencies in Ontario That Work With People With Records

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

• Aerotek
• Manpower
• Adecco
• Express Employment Professionals
• Labor Finders

California Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Ontario

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 Ontario

• California Workforce / local American Job Center
• Goodwill
• 211 reentry referrals
• Riverside County Continuum of Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Ontario?

Strong options in Ontario and the Inland Empire (Riverside–San Bernardino) include warehouse and logistics, retail, food service, construction, manufacturing, and some healthcare support roles. Staffing agencies are often the fastest path to a first placement.

Does Ontario have ban-the-box laws?

California has a statewide Fair Chance Act that generally prohibits private employers from asking about criminal history before a conditional offer.

What staffing agencies in Ontario hire felons?

Aerotek, Manpower, Adecco, Express Employment Professionals, Labor Finders and other local agencies in the Inland Empire (Riverside–San Bernardino) place workers with records into warehouse, light industrial, and service roles. Register with more than one agency.

What is the minimum wage in Ontario?

$16.00/hr+ (California state minimum — many cities are higher; verify current rate) Confirm the current rate before accepting an offer — some cities and contractors pay more.