Key Takeaways
- Employers must wait until after a conditional offer to inquire about criminal history.
- Covers employers with 10 or more full-time employees.
Who does this effect?
- Applies to employers with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees in the city of Baltimore.
What does the law provide? - Criminal history information can be sought after a conditional offer of employment (need not be in writing).
Are there any exceptions
The law does not apply to, among others, any inquiry or other action that is required or expressly authorized by some other applicable law. Employers should consult with their to see if they are otherwise exempt from the law.