New York now limits credit checks in hiring. Learn what roles are exempt, how it affects background screening, and what ...

California Assemblyman Tony Mendoza’s bill to ban employers from performing credit checks on prospective employees has just passed the assembly. According to Mendoza, assessing a person’s credit ...

Hiring the right person is about more than just skill or experience. Employers want someone reliable, especially for roles involving finances or sensitive information. But credit checks can be tricky ...

Scope of Restriction. The proposed law, titled “An Act Reducing Barriers to Employment Through Credit Discrimination” would amend Massachusetts Consumer Protection Law (G.L. c. 93A) and prohibit ...

Brenda Matthews thought she had landed the job of her dreams. After interviewing for a paralegal position in Johnson & Johnson’s legal department, Matthews was offered the job. The 27-year-old single ...