DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 707 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session Willard
Abstract: Prohibits employment discrimination based on criminal history records.
Proposed law provides that unless otherwise provided by law, when making a hiring decision, an
employer shall not request or consider an arrest record or charge that did not result in a conviction,
if such information is received in the course of a background check.
Proposed law provides that when considering other types of criminal history records, an employer
shall make an individual assessment of whether an applicant's criminal history record has a direct
and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job that may justify denying the applicant the
position.
Proposed law provides that when making the individual assessment, an employer shall consider all
of the following:
(1)The nature and gravity of the offense or conduct.
(2)The time that has elapsed since the offense, conduct, or conviction.
(3)The nature of the job sought.
Proposed law provides that upon written request by the applicant, an employer shall make available
to the applicant, any background check information used during the hiring process.
(Adds R.S. 23:291.2)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make a technical change.
2. Provide that unless otherwise provided by law, when making a hiring decision, an
employer shall not request or consider an arrest or charge that did not result in a
conviction, if such information is received in the course of a background check.