Can I use Megan’s Law lists to make employment decisions like screening job applicants or withdrawing offers of employment?

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No, employers cannot use information found on the Megan’s Law website, which lists sex offenders. Megan’s List was designed to be used by parents to alert them to home addresses in their neighborhood where registered sex offenders resided. It never was intended for, nor should it be used by, employers for employment purposes.

In California according to Penal Code Section 290.46 (l)(2)(E), use of this information for employment purposes is prohibited.

In addition, California places restrictions on obtaining and using conviction history. Such information can never be obtained before a conditional offer of employment. Even after a

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