Prohibiting Credit Checks for Employment Decisions
This bill aims to prohibit employers from using consumer credit checks when making hiring or firing decisions. This means your creditworthiness cannot be a reason for denying employment, unless it involves access to classified information or is legally required.
Key points
Employers will be prohibited from using your credit history for employment decisions.
Exceptions apply for jobs requiring access to classified information or when legally mandated.
You cannot be denied employment for not authorizing a credit check, except for the specified exceptions.
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