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Breaking the Credit Barrier: New York Outlaws Credit Checks in Hiring Decisions

Effective April 18, 2026, the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for employers, labor organizations, or employment agencies to request or use consumer credit history for employment-related decisions. This includes hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, and retention decisions.