State Laws & Regulations


Alabama  |  Code 25-5-330 ›

Alabama State Law--Drug-Free Workplace Act intended to promote drug-free workplaces in order that employers in this state be afforded the opportunity to maximize their levels of productivity, enhance their competitive positions in the marketplace, and reach their desired levels of success without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with work related accidents resulting from substance abuse by employees.

 

Arizona  |  SB1070 ›

On April 19, 2010 Arizona governor signs immigration law requiring police in the state to determine if people are in the US illegally.

 

California  |  AB 482 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer credit reports for employment purposes in the state of California.

 

California  |  SB 909 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer reports for employment purposes other than suspicion of wrongdoing in the state of California.

 

California  |  AB 1236 ›

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the Employment Acceleration Act of 2011 (A.B. 1236) that prohibits “the state, or a city, county, city and county, or special district, from requiring an employer other than one of those government entities to use an electronic employment verification system except when required by federal law or as a condition of receiving federal funds.”

 

California  |  AB 22 ›

On October 9, 2011, Governor Brown of California signed Assembly Bill 22 restricting the use of credit reports by some employers.

 

Colorado  |  HB10-1023 ›

This law concerns clarifying civil liability regarding negligent hiring practices for an employer who hires a person with a criminal record in the state of Colorado.

 

Connecticut  |  HB5061 ›

An act that eliminated credit reports as a basis for employment decisions in the state of Connecticut.

 

District of Columbia  |  B18-720 ›

This act prohibits the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees in the District of Columbia.

 

Florida  |  HB7069 ›

This law requires workers who care for children, the elderly, and the disabled in the state of Florida to undergo strict background checks.

 

Georgia  |  HB87 ›

Georgia’s Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 requires certain private employers to utilize the federal work authorization program relating to security and immigration compliance.

 

Georgia  |  HB1277 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer credit reports for employment purposes in the state of Georgia.

 

Georgia  |  SB433 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer credit reports for employment purposes in the state of Georgia.

 

Hawaii  |  HB31 CD1 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer credit reports and history for employment purposes in the state of Hawaii.

 

Illinois  |  HB4658 ›

This is the Employee Credit Privacy Act for the state of Illinois.

 

Illinois  |  HB4855 ›

This act prohibits discrimination in employment based on credit history in the state of Illinois.

 

Illinois  |  225 ILCS 46 ›

The Health Care Worker Registry lists individuals with a background check conducted pursuant to the Health Care Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46). Additionally, it displays administrative findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriations of property.

 

Indiana  |  HB 1033 ›

This law prohibits certain pre-employment inquiries, restricts the types of criminal history information that employers CRAs can obtain from Indiana state court clerks, and restricts the types of criminal history information that CRAs can report to employers in background reports.

 

Iowa  |  Code 730.5 ›

This law outlines requirements for private sector drug-free workplaces in the state of Iowa.

 

Louisiana  |  HB 249 ›

This act describes laws related to sex offenders in the state of Louisiana. This act provides requirements for sex offender registration, notifications, use of specific networking websites for certain sex offenders and child predators, and more.

 

Louisiana  |  HB817 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer credit reports for employment purposes in the state of Louisiana.

 

Louisiana  |  SB529 ›

The regulations surrounding the use of consumer credit reports for employment purposes in the state of Louisiana.

 

Louisiana  |  SR120 ›

This legislation urges and requests that the Louisiana Workforce Commission regulate the use of consumer credit reports as criteria for employment in the state of Louisiana.

 

Maryland  |  HB175 ›

This law prohibits an employer from using an applicant's or employee's credit report in the state of Maryland.

 

Maryland  |  SB110 ›

This law prohibits an employer from using an applicant's or employee's credit report in the state of Maryland.

 

Maryland  |  SB312 ›

This law prohibits an employer from using an applicant's or employee's credit report in the state of Maryland.

 

Massachusetts  |  Act Chapter 256 ›

An act reforming the administrative procedures relative to criminal offender record information and pre- and post-trial supervised release in the state of Massachusetts.

 

Massachusetts  |  Act 803 CMR ›

The new CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) law establishes the iCORI system and sets forth procedures for accessing CORI information for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment or professional licensing.

 

Michigan  |  HB4528 ›

Prohibits employers from making certain recruiting or hiring decisions.

 

Minnesota  |  181.645 ›

These regulations prohibit employers from having applicants/employees pay for their background checks as a condition of employment in the state of Minnesota.

 

Mississippi  |  SB2988 ›

This act created the Mississippi Employment Protection Act to provide procedures for newly hired employees and prevent employer liability and require employee verifications.

 

Missouri  |  HB1475 ›

This law defines improper employment practice for an employer to refuse to hire in the state of Missouri.

 

New Hampshire  |  SB359-B24 ›

These regulations define the right for a candidate to have a security freeze conducted by a Consumer Reporting Agency in the state of New Hampshire.

 

New Jersey  |  AB1519 ›

This New Jersey law prohibits job discrimination on basis of credit history or financial status.

 

New Jersey  |  AB2561 ›

This New Jersey law prohibits the practice of requiring a credit check as condition of employment.

 

New Jersey  |  SB1791 ›

This New Jersey law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of credit history or financial status.

 

New Jersey  |  SB1922 ›

This New Jersey law prohibits practice of requiring a credit check as condition of employment.

 

New Jersey  |  Dept. of Labor Wage Compliance ›

These regulations prohibit employers from having applicants/employees pay for their background checks as a condition of employment in the state of New Jersey.

 

New Mexico  |  HB103 ›

This law requires the removal of personal identifiers such as Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth from public records in the state of New Mexico.

 

New York  |  AB2067 ›

This New York state law prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists.

 

New York  |  SB2837 ›

This New York state law prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists.

 

New York  |  AB10433 ›

This law limits an employer's access to consumer credit reports in connection with employment applications in the state of New York.

 

Ohio  |  HB340 ›

Amends §4112.02, 4112.05, 4112.08, and 4112.14 of the Revised Code to specify that discrimination by an employer against any person because of the person's credit history is an unlawful discriminatory practice under the Ohio Civil Rights Law.

 

Ohio  |  SB91 ›

Amends §§4112.02, 4112.05, 4112.08, and 4112.14 of the Revised Code to specify that discrimination by an employer against any person because of the person's credit history is an unlawful discriminatory practice under the Ohio Civil Rights Law.

 

Oregon  |  SB1045 ›

This Oregon state law limits use of credit history for employment purposes to certain circumstances.

 

Pennsylvania  |  HB1502 ›

This Act amends Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts for public works, providing for verification of the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting and employment eligibility; prescribing penalties; and establishing good faith immunity under certain circumstances.

 

Pennsylvania  |  Act 127 ›

The Public Works Employment Verification Act will require public works contractors and subcontractors in Pennsylvania to participate in the federal E-Verify electronic employment eligibility verification system.

 

Pennsylvania  |  HB1290 ›

This law prohibits unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer because of the credit history in the state of Pennsylvania.

 

Pennsylvania  |  HB2366 ›

This law prohibits unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer because of the credit history in the state of Pennsylvania.

 

Pennsylvania  |  SB420 ›

This law prohibits unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer because of the credit history in the state of Pennsylvania.

 

South Carolina  |  SB996 ›

This legislation from the state of South Carolina amends §1-13-80, relating to unlawful employment practices.

 

Utah  |  SB251 ›

This bill modifies provisions related to employment to address verification of  employment eligibility in the state of Utah.

 

Vermont  |  HB522 ›

This law generally prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on an applicant’s credit report in the state of Vermont.

 

Vermont  |  2056c. ›

These regulations prohibit employers from having applicants/employees pay for their background checks as a condition of employment in the state of Vermont.

 

Vermont  |  Act No. 154 (S. 95) ›

On May 17, 2012, the Governor of Vermont enacted into law Act No. 154 (S. 95) ("Act"), which generally precludes employers from even inquiring about credit history, let alone using credit reports or credit history information in the employment context. Vermont becomes the eighth state to prohibit employers from using credit information in employment.

 

Washington  |  SB5610 ›

This law authorizes the release of driving record abstracts for employment and risk management purposes in the state of Washington.

 

Wisconsin  |  WI Caregiver Act ›

Wisconsin's Caregiver Law requires background and criminal history checks of certain personnel who are responsible for the care, safety and security of children and adults. The law also requires covered entities to investigate and report incidents of misconduct (abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property).

 

 

 
 

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