NEW Restrictions on Employment Checks in New York State

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Written By Hennrietta Smith

ALREADY EFFECTIVE, employers in New York State are prohibited from requesting or using consumer credit history for employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and other terms of employment. The only exceptions are narrow, and they are the following:  

  • Positions where credit checks are required by state or federal law. 

  • Law enforcement and peace officer roles. 

  • Roles with signatory authority over funds or assets of $10,000 or more. 

  • Positions involving access to trade secrets or national security information. 

  • Roles responsible for managing or modifying digital security systems. 

Hennrietta Smith
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