Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits inquiring about a job applicant's criminal history.

Highlights:

• Prohibits employers from inquiring into or considering an applicant’s arrest or conviction history for consideration of a job until after the applicant has received a conditional job offer, except when a conviction is directly related to the position of employment sought (Secs. 1-4).
• Authorizes the Department of Labor to enforce the provisions of this bill (Sec. 9).

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