The Bottom Line New Jersey’s salary history ban makes it an unlawful employment practice for companies to screen job applicants based on salary history, require applicants to disclose their salary history in the hiring process or consider as part of any employment decision a job applicant’s Continue Reading
New York State Bans Salary History Inquiries and Expands Equal Pay Protections
The Bottom Line New York’s new laws prohibit employers from inquiring about job applicants’ salary history, or from paying employees in any protected class less for substantially similar work. Employers should consider providing new training to human resources professionals and hiring managers Continue Reading
New York City Human Rights Law Amended to Ban Employers From Requesting Job Applicant Salary History
The Bottom Line While New York City’s law could potentially face legal challenge by business groups before October 31, 2017, employers are advised to review their hiring practices and identify where salary history is being requested. Employers may need to modify employment applications, Continue Reading