New Jersey § 34:6b-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:6b-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:6b-16.
The provisions of subsection a. of section 4 of this act 1 shall not prohibit an employer from requiring an applicant for employment to complete
an employment application that makes any inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal
record during the initial employment application process or from making any oral or
written inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record during the initial employment
application process if: a. The employment sought or being considered is for a position in law enforcement,
corrections, the judiciary, homeland security or emergency management; b. The employment sought or being considered is for a position where a criminal history
record background check is required by law, rule or regulation, or where an arrest
or conviction by the person for one or more crimes or offenses would or may preclude
the person from holding such employment as required by any law, rule or regulation,
or where any law, rule, or regulation restricts an employer's ability to engage in
specified business activities based on the criminal records of its employees; or c. The employment sought or being considered is for a position designated by the employer
to be part of a program or systematic effort designed predominantly or exclusively
to encourage the employment of persons who have been arrested or convicted of one
or more crimes or offenses. 1
N.J.S.A. § 34:6B-14.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:6b-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:6b-16 cover?
Section 34:6b-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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How does New Jersey § 34:6b-16 apply to my situation?
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