Don’t Let History Repeat Itself—Be Wary of Credit History Checks

Employers face significant risks in considering an applicant or employee’s credit history for employment purposes. Are you prepared to counsel employers on key state and local laws across the United States that ban, restrict, or limit employer credit history checks?
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