Rights & Remedies
Wage or Salary History Ban
Prohibits employers from inquiring about or relying on an applicant's past wage or salary information.
Definition
A prohibition under New York State Labor Law § 194-a that makes it unlawful for employers to seek, request, or require an applicant's or current employee's wage or salary history as a condition of employment, interview, or promotion, or to rely on such history in determining compensation. This measure aims to prevent the perpetuation of historical pay discrimination.