Most employers in New York City are not allowed to deny you a job, suspend you, or fire you because of your pending arrest or criminal conviction. This document provides information regarding employers' obligations to not discriminate against job applicants and employees because of their criminal history.The City Human Rights Law makes it illegal for most employers in New York City to ask about the criminal record of job applicants before making a job offer. Under New York law, employers and state agencies that issue licenses cannot reject you simply because you have a criminal conviction. Many employers and government licensing agencies can obtain your criminal record. Learn how to access your own records and dispute errors below. Employers are required to conduct an individualized assessment before denying employment based on a candidate's criminal record. Millions of records may be automatically cleared under the Clean Slate Act, starting in the fall. And, even if you have a CGC, you still have to say that you have a criminal conviction when you fill out a job application. Under this law, New York employers cannot ask about a job applicant's criminal history until after making a conditional job offer.