RSSEqual Access to Employment for All Act of 2011
Councilmember Yvette M. Alexander, Chairperson of the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs, announces a public hearing on Bill 19-38, the “Equal Access to Employment for All Act of 2011.” The public hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.
The stated purpose of Bill 19-38 is to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions.
Those who wish to testify should register online or contact Mr. Ed Fisher, Committee Director, at (202) 741-2110 or via e-mail at efisher@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, November 7th, 2011. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on Monday, November 7th, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.
If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted either to Mr. Fisher, or to Ms. Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council, Room 5 of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004. The record will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011.
