We were just made aware of this today. We have notified the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), we will work together on an action plan! As we reported last week, we met with the EEOC in Washington DC regarding credit reporting issues and they are aware of our position. We certainly understand where the legislation is coming from but its important that lawmakers understand that these reports are needed in certain circumstances. Background checks are an integral part of the hiring process and companies can’t continue to put themselves in harms way. Stay tuned to employeescreen University for regular updates!
Bill Would Ban Using Credit History in Hiring
Ohio employers should not be allowed to consider people’s credit history when deciding whether to hire them or change their employment status, a Columbus Democrat said after introducing a bill to ban the practice.
Sen. Ray Miller said he introduced legislation declaring it discriminatory to use a person’s credit rating in relation to his or her employment after two constituents were fired from the Defense Supply Center Columbus because of their credit history.
“This issue is particularly discriminatory for young people who are just starting out in the job market,” Miller said. “They are in a tough economy with more student loan debt than has ever been experienced before. We need to be aware of how society is changing.”
