California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1596.8715: If a licensee or facility is required by law to deny employment or to terminate employment of any employee based on written notification from the state department that the employee has a prior crimina

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Licensees and facilities that deny or terminate employment based on state department notification of criminal conviction or unsuitability are protected from civil and unemployment insurance liability for that action.

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If a licensee or facility is required by law to deny employment or to terminate employment of any employee based on written notification from the state department that the employee has a prior criminal conviction or is determined unsuitable for employment under Section 1596.8897, the licensee or facility shall not incur civil liability or unemployment insurance liability as a result of that denial or termination.

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