§ 26 §600-A — Criminal history record information; employment application

1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Initial employee application form.
Except as provided in subsection 4, an employer may not:
3.
Interviews.
An employer may inquire about a prospective employee's criminal history record information during an interview or once the prospective employee has been determined otherwise qualified for the position. An employer that inquires about a prospective employee's criminal history record information shall afford to the prospective employee the opportunity to explain the information and the circumstances regarding any convictions, including post-conviction rehabilitation.
4.
Exceptions for initial employee application form.
An employer may inquire about criminal convictions on an initial employee application form or state on an initial employee application form or advertisement or otherwise assert that a person with a criminal history may not apply or will not be considered for a position if:
5.
Penalty.
This section must be enforced pursuant to section 626‑A.

Legislative History

PL 2021, c. 404, §1 (NEW).