EmploymentQuestion 1091 of 1605
Under Labor Code §1024.5, an employer's use of an applicant's consumer credit report for hiring is:
a.Prohibited in every situation
b.Completely unrestricted
c.Generally restricted to certain specified positions (such as managerial or those with access to significant funds)
d.Required for all construction jobs
Explanation
Labor Code §1024.5 limits when employers may use consumer credit reports in hiring, allowing it only for enumerated positions such as managerial roles, law enforcement, or jobs with regular access to large amounts of cash or sensitive information. For most positions, credit checks are not permitted.
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