New York Expands Criminal History Record Protections - HR ALERTS
- Regina Dyerly, SHRBP, PHR
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
New York Expands Criminal History Record Protections
Effective: March 22, 2025
Effective March 22, 2025, employers of all sizes in New York will be prohibited from requiring an applicant or employee to provide a copy of their criminal history record obtained from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
Key Updates:
Employers cannot request that applicants or employees obtain and submit their own DCJS records.
This change closes a loophole that previously allowed employers to indirectly access information they are legally prohibited from considering.
The law reinforces that confidential criminal history records cannot be used in hiring or employment decisions.
Action Item:
Review and update hiring policies and practices to ensure compliance by March 22, 2025.
Train hiring managers and relevant staff on the updated restrictions.
Background:
This update stems from NY S 940, which was signed into law on November 22, 2024.
Get day-to-day updates on New York Expands Criminal History Record Protections visit the Vida HR Knowledge Center (Vida HR Clients Exclusive).
Comments