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New York State recently amended its Fair Credit Reporting Act to further restrict the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions. These amendments take effect on April 18, 2026. On this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alonzo Martinez reports on employment laws and trends in HR tech. California’s SB 1061, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, ...

"We would caution employers against assuming that any particular category of employee meets any one of the several exemptions,” Littler Mendelson shareholder Stephen Fuchs said. This spring, New York ...

Credit checks remain a critical but legally complex hiring tool in the financial services sector, requiring consideration of federal and state laws. Employers should be aware of new limits on the ...

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 ...

About half of U.S. employers check your credit history for at least some jobs and may turn you down because of what they find. The version employers see doesn't include your credit score but does show ...