H.R.321 - Equal Employment for All Act
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. view all titles (2)
All Bill Titles
- Short: Equal Employment for All Act as introduced.
- Official: To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. as introduced.
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Official Summary
1/19/2011--Introduced.Equal Employment for All Act - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a current or prospective employer from using a consumer report or an investigative consumer report, or from causing one to be procured, for either employment purposes or for making an adveOfficial Summary
1/19/2011--Introduced.Equal Employment for All Act - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a current or prospective employer from using a consumer report or an investigative consumer report, or from causing one to be procured, for either employment purposes or for making an adverse action, if the report contains information that bears upon the consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity. Makes exceptions to such prohibition for employment:(1) which requires a national security or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) clearance;
(2) with a state or local government agency which otherwise requires use of a consumer report; or
(3) in a supervisory, managerial, professional, or executive position at a financial institution.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.321
- American Ethical Union
Organizations Opposing H.R.321
- Investigative and Security Professionals for Legislative Action
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Are pre-employment background checks discriminatory?
See H.R. 321, Equal Employment for All Act (introduced Jan. 19, 2011). Given the fact that 2012 is an election year, coupled with the divisive environment of Capitol Hill, it seems unlikely that there will be much legislative progress this year on this iss
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April 07, 2012
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I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity." on Mar 23, 2011
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March 12, 2012
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As a person that has recently gone through a bankruptcy and a foreclosure, I am finding difficulty in finding a job that I am even over qualified for due to my credit. I do have a full time job, however I am in need of a part time job for additional income.
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February 28, 2012
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