HB657 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hall Representative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Employment, use of credit report or credit history of an employee or employment applicant by an employer, complaints filed with Commissioner of Labor, investigation of complaints, civil penalties, exemptions, Job Fairness Act

Description

This bill would provide for when an employer may use the credit report or credit history of an employee or applicant for employment.

This bill would authorize certain individuals to file a complaint with the Commissioner of Labor; require that a complaint filed by an employee shall be investigated promptly by the commissioner; authorize the commissioner to assess civil penalties and send an order to pay the penalty to the parties; provide for an employer to request a hearing and for the commission to schedule a hearing; establish when an order to pay a civil penalty becomes final; authorize the commissioner or a complainant to bring certain court actions; and exempt certain employers.

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Subjects

Employment