2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 91 - Criminal History Record Information
9125 - Use of records for employment.

     § 9125.  Use of records for employment.
        (a)  General rule.--Whenever an employer is in receipt of
     information which is part of an employment applicant's criminal
     history record information file, it may use that information for
     the purpose of deciding whether or not to hire the applicant,
     only in accordance with this section.
        (b)  Use of information.--Felony and misdemeanor convictions
     may be considered by the employer only to the extent to which
     they relate to the applicant's suitability for employment in the
     position for which he has applied.
        (c)  Notice.--The employer shall notify in writing the
     applicant if the decision not to hire the applicant is based in
     whole or in part on criminal history record information.
     (Dec. 14, 1979, P.L.556, No.127, eff. imd.; June 11, 1982,
     P.L.476, No.138, eff. 180 days)

        1982 Amendment.  Act 138 amended subsec. (b).