NEVADA JOINS NINE OTHER STATES IN PROHIBITING USE OF CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

On October 1, 2013, Nevada will be the tenth state to prohibit the use of credit information for employment purposes. This new law was introduced by Senator Parks on February 18, 2013.  This bill was intended to “prohibit employers from conditioning employment on a consumer credit report or other credit information.” Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval…