Wage and Salary History Now Prohibited in New York
We previously posted that salary history inquiries were prohibited in New York City. This is now the case throughout the State. The new law takes effect on January 6, 2020. Key Components of the Law are that no employer shall: Rely on the wage or salary history of an applicant in determining whether to offer employment to such individual or in determining the wages or salary of such individual; Orally or in writing seek, request, or require the wage or salary history from an applicant or current employee as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continued