Delaware HB438 amends employment practices for health-care and child-care facilities.

Delaware HB438 amends Title 19 of the Delaware Code to update employment practices for health-care and child-care facilities. It requires employers to obtain service letters from previous employers for applicants with past employment in these facilities. If a previous employer fails to respond, the employer must document and report this to the Department of Labor. For applicants without prior employment, employers must obtain letters of reference from two adults familiar with the applicant.

Delaware HB438 amends employment practices for health-care and child-care facilities.

Delaware HB438 amends Title 19 of the Delaware Code to update employment practices for health-care and child-care facilities. It requires employers to obtain service letters from previous employers for applicants with past employment in these facilities. If a previous employer fails to respond, the employer must document and report this to the Department of Labor. For applicants without prior employment, employers must obtain letters of reference from two adults familiar with the applicant.