| Summary: Signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont in June 2021, Connecticut's "Clean Slate" law took effect on January 1, 2023.
The new criminal background check rules in Connecticut will restrict employers from seeking information regarding an expanded definition of "erased criminal history information" at any step of the application process. "Erased Criminal History Information" may include:
- Any erased records;
- Information relating to persons granted youthful offender status; and
- Continuances of a criminal case that are more than thirteen months old.
Employers must also include a standard notice to the employee in clear and conspicuous language, indicating that they are not required to disclose criminal history that falls into the above categories.
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| Impact(s): All Connecticut employers |
Summary: Effective June 29, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance 22-O-1748 amending its existing non-discrimination law to include criminal history and gender expression protections. However, certain factors allow employers to make hiring decisions based on criminal records including the following:
- Whether the person committed the offense;
- The nature and gravity of the offense;
- The amount of time since the offense; and
- The nature of the job.
The ordinance still allows employers to follow state and federal laws in barring employment for certain positions due to criminal convictions or violations.
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| Impact(s): Atlanta employers |
