Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.

Contracts

• Employment Agreements: Update "Termination for Cause" clauses immediately. Explicitly include "revocation of occupational license" and "imprisonment following a felony conviction" as grounds for immediate termination without severance.
• Vendor MSAs: Amend Master Service Agreements to require vendors to certify continuous license monitoring. You must ensure third-party technicians entering your premises have not had licenses revoked under the new mandatory standards.

Hiring/Training

• Recruitment Pipeline: Direct HR to engage with the Windham School District to identify candidates holding the new "Provisional License."
• Onboarding Protocols: Implement a hard-stop review for any new hire presenting a Provisional License. These are valid for only 12 months; you must track the expiration date and the requirements for conversion to a standard license.
• Continuous Monitoring: Move from annual license verification to continuous monitoring. You must know immediately if a licensed employee is imprisoned, as their legal right to work may be revoked instantly.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Revocation Documentation: If terminating an employee under this statute, retain the specific agency notice. You must distinguish between mandatory revocation (violent/related crimes) and discretionary revocation (other felonies) to defend against potential wrongful termination or unemployment claims.
• Provisional License Tracking: Create a specific registry for employees on provisional licenses to ensure they do not lapse after the 12-month statutory window.

Fees & Costs

• No State Fee Increases: The bill does not increase licensing fees.
• Operational Costs: Budget for increased administrative time regarding license verification and potential increases in Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) premiums if engaging heavily in the provisional license program.