Legal Question in Employment Law in California
voluntary disclosure
If an applicant volunteers information that he otherwise was not to, such as a diversion program and the like, can this info be used by the employer?
Asked on 1/25/07, 10:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Re: voluntary disclosure
It is unlawful for an employer to use the participation in a pre-trial or post-trial diversion program, as factor in determining hiring, promotion or termination of employment. (Cal. Labor Code Sec. 432.5)
Answered on 1/30/07, 5:51 pm