California · Labor Code
LAB §1024.5: (a) An employer or prospective employer shall not use a consumer credit report for employment purposes unless the position of the person for whom the report is sought is any of the following: (1) A ma
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Employers cannot use consumer credit reports for employment decisions unless the job position meets certain statutory criteria listed in the statute.
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