New York Bars Employers From Considering Consumer Credit History in Employment Decisions

Beginning April 18, 2026, all employers in the State of New York will be prohibited from requesting or using an employee’s or prospective employee’s consumer credit history as a factor in employment decisions, subject to certain exceptions. Employers should review their policies and practices to ensure that no employee or prospective employee’s consumer credit history is being used for employment purposes, and document whether certain positions fall under one of the statutory exceptions.... By: Mayer Brown