Oregon House Majority Office, February 22, 2010
SALEM – The House today passed SB 1045, the Job Applicant Fairness Act. SB 1045 will restrict job related credit checks, making it easier for qualified job applicants to get back to work. House Democrats’ top priority during the February special session is to create jobs and help families struggling because of the recession. The Job Applicant Fairness Act is part of that effort.
“Oregonians are out of work, and some have fallen behind on mortgage or car payments. This makes finding employment even more important,” said Representative Tina Kotek (D-N/NE Portland), the bill’s Chief Sponsor in the House. “It simply makes no sense to essentially punish a job seeker for not having a job.”
