Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Maine Legislature: Public Law 404, signed by the Governor July 6, 2021, and which will become effective October 18, 2021, prohibits employers from requesting criminal history record information on initial employee application forms or stating that a person with a criminal history may not apply or will not be considered for a position; although an employer may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history record information during an interview or once the prospective employee has been determined otherwise qualified for the position, provided the applicant is given the opportunity to explain; and employers may otherwise ask for criminal histories on applications and limit eligibility based on them if federal or state law or regulation or rule require it or create a mandatory or presumptive disqualification

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