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New Connecticut Law Restricts Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions
A new law in Connecticut generally prohibits employers from using credit reports in making employment decisions regarding existing employees or applicants. The law, effective on October 1, 2011, applies to all employers in Connecticut that have at least one employee.
Breaking The "Culture of Silence".
Connecticut is the latest state to recognize the importance of facilitating honest and open employment references. In an attempt to open the lines of communication concerning former employees, the Connecticut Supreme Court found that employers’ comments are privileged and that workers cannot sue for defamation if their former employer makes untrue statements while trying to provide a good-faith assessment.
