Information on how NYS residents can obtain their own criminal history record, and FAQs regarding expungement and Certificates of Relief and Good Conduct. This document provides information regarding employers' obligations to not discriminate against job applicants and employees because of their criminal history.New York has no laws to erase or "expunge" criminal records. New York uses a process called sealing for some cases. It is illegal for most employers and licensing agencies in. The Clean Slate Act (A. If none of your arrests are open or led to any convictions, you are legally permitted to answer "no" to these questions, which are considered to be illegal. It is possible to have an "arrest record", with NO convictions. Accused. 1. Upon the termination of a criminal action or proceeding against a person in favor of such person, as defined in subdivision three of this This review will be conducted in accordance with Executive Law §296(16).