Systems know how to drag people down forever. We have (or had) a coworker who had a misdemeanor from years past and is a very hard worker. Our manager respected his performance and valued his input when suddenly the HR of the regional office told the manager here to fire him due to a record. He has a wife with a baby on the way and every coworker in our location, every supervisor and manager fought to have him brought back but the regional office said NO due to a small offense of years gone by.

I am sorry it is so stressful for you also, Lightbulb. I hope a solution can be found that rewards people who have redeemed themselves.