Bill Summaries: S509 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 4 2011 - View summary

    Enacts new GS 15A-153 as the title indicates. Exempts the Department of Corrections or public employers who have a statutory duty to collect a criminal history check or otherwise consider an employee’s criminal history in the hiring process. Provides that the statute does not prohibit a public employer from notifying applicants that law or the employer’s policy will disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history record from employment in particular positions. Applies to applications submitted on or after July 1, 2011.