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New York wrapped up 2025 by enacting several employment laws that will require immediate attention from employers and HR professionals.
Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act that generally prohibit the use of credit history in employment.
Updated to reflect regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act addressing the use of automated decision systems, effective October 1, 2025.
Updated to reflect restrictions on age-related inquiries, effective September 28, 2025.
Updated to reflect Spokane ban the address law, effective May 25, 2025.
Update to reflect a court ruling on accommodating medical marijuana use.
New technologies used to track and analyze workers and job applicants often will be governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Updated to reflect amendments to the Prince George's County criminal record screening ordinance, effective September 16, 2024.
HR guidance on using credit checks legally and fairly with job applicants in compliance with the FCRA.