SB 1333
An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.
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Bill overview
This law, titled the Equal Employment for All Act, prohibits employers from using consumer reports to assess a job applicant’s or employee’s creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity, with limited exceptions. Employers can only use these reports if the position requires national security clearance, the consumer works for the Commonwealth or a local government agency that requires such reports, or the consumer holds a supervisory, managerial, or executive role at a financial institution. Violations of this law are subject to enforcement under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Key provisions
- Employers cannot obtain consumer reports for employment purposes.
- Restrictions on using credit information in hiring decisions.
- Exceptions for positions requiring national security clearance.
- Exceptions for Commonwealth and local government employment requiring consumer reports.
- Exceptions for supervisory, managerial, or executive roles at financial institutions.
- The law is enforceable under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Job applicants
- Employees
- Financial institutions
- Government agencies
Notable changes
- Limits the use of consumer reports in employment decisions.
- Specifically prohibits assessing creditworthiness as a factor in hiring.
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Cosponsors
Anthony Williams
Christine Tartaglione
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