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HB 0009 -	Labor; unlawful for employer to include on application a question inquiring whether applicant has been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime; provide

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Sponsor:

Brooks, Tyrone 55th

Last Action:

1/14/2015 - House Second Readers

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House Committee:

I&L

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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY: LC 36 2606

Makes it unlawful for any employer to include on an application for employment a question inquiring whether the applicant has ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any crime. Such information may be sought during the first interview with the applicant. The criminal history records of an applicant may be sought after the first interview.

POINTS TO CONSIDER: School districts must know the backgrounds of applicants at the beginning of the process in order to protect children from those convicted of previous crimes.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

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