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Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," by adding a section prohibiting employers from obtaining or using credit-related information regarding employees and job applicants in certain circumstances, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-1100. FAIR PRACTICES ORDINANCE:
PROTECTIONS AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION.
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§ 9-1102. Definitions.
(1) For purposes of this Chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings:
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(a.1) "Applicant." Any person considered for, or who requests to be considered for, employment by an employer.
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(c.1) "Credit Information." Any written, oral, or other communication of information regarding a person's: debt; credit worthiness, standing, capacity, score or history; payment history; charged-off debts; bank account balances or other information; or bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or items under collection.
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(j.1) "Financial Institution." Any bank, savings and loan association, credit union, trust company, insurance or surety company, bank holding company, financial holding company, investment advisor, broker-dealer, entity registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
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§9-1130. Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to procure, to seek a person's cooperation or consent to procure, or to use credit information regarding an employee or applicant in connection with hiring, discharge, tenure, promotion, discipline or consideration of any other term, condition or privilege of employment with respect to such employee or appl...
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