On April 16, 2015, the New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a bill to make it unlawful for most employers to use an applicant’s or employee’s credit history for employment purposes, except in certain, specified circumstances. If the mayor signs the bill, as expected, New York City will join the growing list of jurisdictions that have enacted similar laws: California, Chicago, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.
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