CT HB06875

Prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants to disclose arrests, charges, or convictions with erased records, or nonviolent misdemeanor convictions if five years have passed since the arrest, charge, or conviction.

Requires employment application forms asking about criminal history to include notice that applicants are not required to disclose erased records or nonviolent misdemeanor convictions older than five years, and explaining what records qualify for erasure.

Prevents employers from denying employment or discriminating against employees based solely on erased records, nonviolent misdemeanor convictions older than five years, or convictions for which a provisional pardon or certificate of rehabilitation was received.

Requires employers to delay requesting criminal history information until after determining an applicant is otherwise qualified for the position.

Allows aggrieved individuals to bring civil actions in Superior Court for damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees for violations; effective October 1, 2015.