New Nevada Law Restricts Employers’ Access to Credit Reports of Employees, Applicants

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has signed legislation limiting employers’ access to employees’ and job applicants’ consumer credit report and related information. Under the measure (SB 127), effective October 1, 2013, employers in Nevada may not “suggest, request, require or cause” employees or applicants to submit a consumer credit report or other credit information as a condition of employment. Additionally, employers may not “use, accept, refer to or inquire” about a consumer credit report or other credit information.