VT S0090

Prohibits employers from conducting criminal history checks, credit checks, and drug testing unless there is a direct relationship between the information sought and the specific job duties of the position

Requires employers to extend a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about criminal history, and mandates consideration of factors including the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and applicant's age when the offense occurred

Increases civil penalties for criminal history inquiry violations from $100 to $1,000 per violation

Adds new requirement that drug testing of job applicants must have a direct relationship to the applicant's ability to perform the specific job duties offered

Takes effect July 1, 2025