Verkkounder title vii of the civil rights act, the eeoc claims that it is unlawful for employers to habitually refuse employment to felons whose criminal act is in no way related to. Verkkothe eeoc provides guidance on how employers can use arrest and conviction records in employment decisions without violating title vii of the civil. Verkkoin order to avoid liability under title vii for disparate impact, the equal employment opportunity commission says that there are two ways in which employers can meet. Verkkoon job applications, felons must disclose whether or not they have been convicted of a crime. Because of this, employers could decide not to recruit them. Felons can apply for jobs and are legally allowed to work in many different.