CT HB05061

Prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants to consent to credit reports as a condition of employment, effective October 1, 2010.

Allows credit reports only when substantially related to the job (managerial positions, access to personal/financial information, fiduciary responsibilities, or expense accounts), required by law, or when employer suspects employee violated the law.

Employees and prospective employees may file complaints with the Labor Commissioner regarding violations, with the right to a hearing and appeal to Superior Court.

Establishes civil penalties of $300 per violation enforceable by the Labor Department, with penalties deposited in the General Fund for department use in enforcing labor provisions.