Wage Rate History
An applicant's or employee's past or current compensation levels.
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The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act prohibits employers from seeking the 'wage rate history' of a prospective employee or relying on such history to determine a wage rate. This ban aims to prevent past discriminatory pay from perpetuating wage disparities in new employment. Employers are also prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against a prospective employee for failing to disclose their wage rate history, ensuring a fresh start for job seekers.
The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act prohibits employers from seeking or relying on a prospective employee's 'wage rate history' (i.e., their current or past pay) to determine a wage rate for a new position. This measure aims to prevent the perpetuation of historical pay inequities by ensuring new compensation is based on the job's value and the applicant's qualifications.