Understanding SSN Traces: The Complete Guide
Find out what an SSN Trace does and why it’s an important part of the background check process. We answer employer FAQs and break down what you need to know.
We update this overview of New Mexico background check laws and ban-the-box rules often. But laws change quickly, and we cannot guarantee all information is current. Always consult your attorney for legal advice.
In order to set a standard for hiring policies, the federal government created the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, which monitors and protects both employers and job candidates.
New Mexico Statute 56-3-6 – Report information; limitations
Our Take: CRAs cannot report on an applicant’s bankruptcy information if that information is more than 14 years old. Additionally, CRAs cannot report on an applicant’s records of arrests and indictments that did not lead to a conviction or were granted full pardons. Any other information that predates the report by 7 years should not be reported.
STATE LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
Who must follow: This ban-the-box law applies only to public sector employers for the State of New Mexico and its cities and counties.
Timing of inquiry: Public sector employers for the State of New Mexico may only inquire into criminal history after the applicant has been named a finalist.
Consideration of records: This ban-the-box law prohibits public sector employers from considering records of arrest not followed by conviction and misdemeanor convictions not involving moral turpitude.
Adverse action implications:
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