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The enacted ordinance prohibits employers from obtaining or using credit-related information about employees or job applicants when making most employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination. Exceptions include law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, jobs with significant financial or confidential responsibilities, and situations required by law; in some exceptions, employers must disclose their reliance on the information and give the person a chance to explain it.

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.