I wanted to make sure that you are aware of recent changes to California Law that may have an effect on your business operations. Many of these laws impose additional obligations on employers. I have summarized some of these laws below.
- Credit Reports.
Many employers routinely obtain consumer credit reports on prospective employees. Labor Code ยง1024.5 now prohibits employers or employment agencies from using such credit reports as part of employee background checks except in the following circumstances: (read on…)