We would like to remind all of our New York clients that on February 1st, 2009, new requirements regarding employee screening went into effect. New York employers must comply with the New York State Correction Law Article 23-A – Section 753 “Licensure and Employment of Persons Previously Convicted of One or More Criminal Offenses.”
Under the amended law, employers must:
- Post a copy of Article 23-A in a visible conspicuous location at the workplace
- Furnish a copy of Article 23-A to the applicant prior to conducting a background check
- Furnish a copy of Article 23-A to the applicant if the background check reveals a criminal record
A copy of Article 23-A can be found here to assist our New York State clients in complying with the amended law.
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