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This bill, titled the Fair Chance for Employment Act, prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an applicant's unemployment status as a factor in hiring or determining compensation. The Department of Labor and Industry is granted the authority to assess a penalty of up to $500 for violations of this prohibition. The bill provides definitions for key terms such as "applicant," "employer," and "unemployment status," and includes an exception allowing employers to post job qualifications related to professional licenses, education, or experience. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment.