Bill > A4298

This bill prohibits public and private employers from discriminating against individuals with past criminal convictions when considering them for licenses or employment, unless there's a direct link between the past offense and the job or license sought, or if hiring them would pose an unreasonable risk to public safety or property. Employers must consider several factors when making such decisions, including the nature of the offense, the time elapsed since it occurred, the applicant's age at the time, evidence of rehabilitation, and the specific job duties. The bill also acknowledges that employers can still address intentional misrepresentations made by applicants and that certain mandatory legal bars to employment remain in place unless removed by a pardon.