New Law to Take Effect in California on January 1, 2012 Limiting Use of Credit Reports in Connection with Employment Hiring Decisions

California now joins a handful of other states which have passed similar laws (including Connecticut and Hawaii). Based on the new CA law, certain exceptions apply, including for managerial positions and those jobs which require the handling of money.

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