Wage and Salary History 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 Salary History Law are that no employer shall: Rely on the wage or salary history of an applicant in determining whether […]
The New Federal Paid Leave Tax Credit
The new federal paid leave tax act created a credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to employees. This will be in effect at least until the end of 2019. The IRS and Treasury Department have not yet issued official guidance regarding the credit. Tax Credit Summary Employer Credit for Paid Family […]
You can’t ask about Salary History in NYC
Mayor Deblasio has signed a bill that makes it an “unlawful discriminatory practice” for employers to inquire about the salary history of a prospective employee or to rely upon salary history unless the applicant offers the information voluntarily. The legislation aims to eliminate what supporters say is one of the reasons the wage gap between […]
