At-a-glance charts summarizing state and key local laws restricting employers from using credit information for employment purposes. This includes inquiring about an applicant or employee's credit history (for example, credit scores or other indicators of creditworthiness), requiring consent to a consumer credit report as a condition of employment, and basing employment decisions on credit information. These charts provide an overview of prohibited actions, permissible use of credit history, exempt employers, and more. For more on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources.