New Statute Limits Employers Use of Criminal Background Checks | Requires Notification
Employers in New York have long used criminal background checks when evaluating job applicants and even as a condition of continued employment for current workers. In November, 2024, a new law, known as the “Clean Slate Act,” went into effect in New York, limiting employer access to certain records and imposing stricter notification and disclosure requirements upon employers. Read More
How Does the Clean Slate Act Help Workers?
At the Romero Law Group, PLLC, we handle a wide range of legal issues for employees in Nassau and Suffolk Counties; in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx; in Westchester; and across Northern New Jersey. We offer a free initial consultation to any employee with a potential employment law dispute. To schedule an appointment, contact our offices online or call us at (631)257-5588. Visit us online
