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New Legislation Precludes Employers in Puerto Rico from Using Credit Reports or Credit History to Take Employment Actions

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On October 8, 2019, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 150 of October 8, 2019 (“Act 150” or “the Act”), which prohibits employers from, among other actions, verifying or investigating credit history or credit reports concerning...
By: Littler
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-legislation-precludes-employers-in-65742/

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