Minnesota § 181.53 - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EMPLOYMENT NOT REQUIRED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 181.53 — CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EMPLOYMENT NOT REQUIRED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 181.53. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EMPLOYMENT NOT REQUIRED
No person, whether acting directly or through an agent, or as the agent or employee of another, shall require as a condition precedent to employment any written statement as to the participation of the applicant in a strike, or as to a personal record, for more than one year immediately preceding the date of application; nor shall any person, acting in any of these capacities, use or require blanks or forms of application for employment in contravention of this section. Nothing in this section precludes an employer from requesting or considering an applicant's criminal history pursuant to section 364.021 or other applicable law.
History:
(4202) RL s 1823; 1986 c 444; 2013 c 61 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 181.53
What does Minnesota Statutes § 181.53 cover?
Section 181.53 ("CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EMPLOYMENT NOT REQUIRED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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