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NY A03972
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
- Amends Executive Law Section 296 to prohibit employers from inquiring about or acting adversely based on criminal convictions unless a conditional offer of employment is first made to the prospective employee
- Allows withdrawal of a conditional employment offer based on a criminal conviction only if the conviction bears a direct relationship to the specific position, as defined in Correction Law Section 750
- Permits withdrawal of conditional offers if granting employment would involve unreasonable risk to property, safety, or welfare of specific individuals or the general public
- Applies to all prospective employers including persons, agencies, corporations, associations, the state, and political subdivisions, except where specifically required or permitted by statute
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices; requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee.
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.157
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Codes4/30/2019
Correction1/31/2019
Full Bill Text
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