Enacts new GS 95-28.1B to make it unlawful for any employer to refuse to hire or to bar or discharge from employment, or otherwise discriminate against an individual in compensation or the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment because of the individual's credit history or credit reports, unless the information in the individual's credit history or report directly relates to a occupational occupation. Allows inquiry into and consideration of the credit history or report only after a conditional offer of employment. Provides exemptions from the statute. Makes conforming changes to GS 95-241. Applies to employers, employees, and prospective employees on and after July 1, 2013.
BAN USE OF CREDIT HISTORY IN HIRING/FIRING.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE LABOR LAWS TO MAKE UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED UPON AN EMPLOYEE'S OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE'S CREDIT HISTORY.Intro. by Luebke, Harrison, Adams, C. Graham.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Apr 11 2013)
Bill History:
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 House: Filed
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 815
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Bill H 815 (2013-2014)Summary date: Apr 15 2013 - View Summary
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