Title: Discrimination in Employment Screening

Summary: Prohibits employer from inquiring into or considering applicant's criminal record on initial employment application unless required by law.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, reducing barriers to employment for people who have a criminal history and decreasing unemployment in communities that have concentrate dnumbers of people who have a criminal history are issues of statewide concern, and WHEREAS, restricting employers from inquiring into or considering an applicant's criminal history on any initial employment application increases employment opportunities for those who have a criminal history, thereby reducing the rate of recidivism and improving economic stability, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 760.105, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 760.105 Unlawful employment screening.-Unless otherwise required by law, an employer may not inquire into or consider an applicant's criminal history on an initial employment application. An employer may inquire into or consider an HB 2015 applicant's crim inal history only after the applicant's qualifications are screened and the employer determine sthat the applicant meets the minimum employment requirements specified for a given position. Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2015.