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Fair Credit Act - The Maryland Guide to Wage Payment and Employment Standards

Effective October 1, 2011. The Job Applicant Fairness Act generally prohibits employers in Maryland from using a job applicant or employee's credit report to determine: (1) whether to hire a job applicant; (2) whether to terminate an employee; or (3) the rate of pay or other conditions of employment to offer an employee.