Background checks in New York

7-year limit on convictions unless salary is $25,000+ (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §380-j).

Salary exception: $25,000 annual salary

FCRA baseline

The FCRA requires a standalone disclosure, written authorization and a two-step adverse action process. Non-conviction records older than seven years generally aren't reportable unless the position pays $75,000 or more.

Additional considerations

• Article 23-A requires individualized assessment.
• New York City Fair Chance Act adds post-offer process rules.

Sources

• NYC Commission on Human Rights – Fair Chance Act
• Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §1681)