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D.C.: Credit Info Banned in Employment Decisions; Upcoming, Expansive Amendment to Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

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Spring 2017 and July 1, 2020

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Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser approved two new bills that will significantly impact employers.  These bills (1) restrict employers from inquiring into or using credit history when making employment decisions and (2) expand the statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Law.

Philadelphia Updates: No More Credit Checks; New Wage Theft Prevention Law

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Philadelphia has recently implemented two new ordinances affecting employers: (1) an expansion of the obligations under the current anti-wage theft ordinance, and (2) the prohibition of credit checks and credit-related information when making employment decisions.

States of Colorado and Nevada Enact Laws Prohibiting Applicant and Employee Credit Checks

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CO and NV Employers

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July 1, 2013 (Colorado)

October 1, 2013 (Nevada)

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On July 1 and October 1, 2013, Colorado and Nevada will become the ninth and tenth states, respectively, to enact laws restricting the use of credit-related information for hiring or other employment purposes. States that have enacted similar legislation are California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Listed below are summaries of the new Colorado and Nevada laws.

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