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March 1, 2015: The Opportunity to Compete Act Bars Employers From Asking Job Applicants About Their Criminal History During the Initial Employment Application Process

A new law that became effective on March 1, 2015 in the State of New Jersey likely affects your employment application and personnel policies. “The Opportunity to Compete Act” prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history during the early stages of the hiring process. (See P.L. 2014, c. 32)   The Act covers…