Felony Friendly Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Best Industries in Winston-Salem for People With Records

• ✓Logistics & distribution
• ✓Manufacturing
• ✓Retail
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Food service
• ✓Construction

Staffing Agencies in Winston-Salem That Work With People With Records

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

• Aerotek
• Manpower
• Express Employment Professionals
• Adecco
• PeopleReady

North Carolina Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem

• North Carolina Workforce / local American Job Center
• Goodwill
• 211 reentry referrals
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth Continuum of Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Winston-Salem?

Strong options in Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County 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 Winston-Salem have ban-the-box laws?

North Carolina has no statewide ban-the-box law for private employers. Some cities have local fair-chance policies for public employment.

What staffing agencies in Winston-Salem hire felons?

Aerotek, Manpower, Express Employment Professionals, Adecco, PeopleReady and other local agencies in the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County place workers with records into warehouse, light industrial, and service roles. Register with more than one agency.

What is the minimum wage in Winston-Salem?

$7.25/hr (federal minimum — no state minimum above federal) Confirm the current rate before accepting an offer — some cities and contractors pay more.