It's an unfortunate fact that many hiring managers still ask
about salary history during the interview process.
Recent changes have made it unlawful for employers to ask candidates
about their salary history during the screening and interview processes.
43 percent of respondents were asked
about their salary history during the interview process.
«By prohibiting employers from asking
about salary history during the hiring process, we will ensure that being underpaid once does not condemn anyone to a lifetime of inequity,» said Public Advocate Letitia James, lead sponsor of legislation banning employers in New York City from asking applicants for their salary history.
Philadelphia passed legislation prohibiting employers from inquiring
about salary history during the hiring process, as does the state of Massachusetts (takes effect in July 2018).
In August, New York City public advocate Letitia James introduced legislation that would make it illegal for companies to ask prospective employees
about their salary histories during the interview process.
Not exact matches
According to a survey conducted by Harris Poll and Glassdoor, 53 percent of U.S. workers believe employers should not ask
about current
salary or
salary history during job negotiations.
The New York City Council passed public advocate Letitia James's bill Wednesday, banning public and private employers from asking candidates
about their previous
salaries during the hiring process and taking a job candidate's pay
history under consideration when coming up with a new
salary offer.
As of October 31, 2017, New York City will have a new law that prohibits employers in New York City from asking
about, relying on or verifying a job applicant's
salary history during the hiring process.
You don't need to be the person who brings up compensation
during a job interview, but do be prepared to answer questions
about your
salary history and how much you expect to earn at your next job.
During the phone interview, the interviewer will sometimes ask
about your
salary history to get a sense of how much you may be expecting to earn, or they may mention a specific
salary or a
salary range, and then ask if that's something you're willing to accept.
Plus,
salaries tend to follow you from job to job:
During interviews, you may be asked
about your current
salary or your
salary history.
New York City recently enacted a new law that prohibits employers in the city from asking
about, relying on or verifying a job applicant's
salary history during the hiring process.
Employers in Massachusetts may no longer inquire
about previous
salary history during an interview.
Whenever possible, do not volunteer information
about your
salary history or your
salary expectations or requirements in your cover letter, resume, or
during a job interview.
The law prohibits both asking the applicant directly
about his or her
salary history — whether on an employment application or
during the hiring process — and searching of publicly - available records or reports.
Effective October 31, 2017, it is illegal in NYC for employers to ask
about your current or previous
salary history during the hiring process, including in job advertisements and on applications.
One of the most uncomfortable moments
during the job interview process can come with a pointed question
about your
salary history.
In April 2017, the New York City Council passed legislation — Introduction 1253 - 2016 — that prohibits employers from inquiring
about the
salary history of job applicants
during the hiring process and also from relying on
salary history information to determine
salary if that information is already known.
Written By ESR News Blog Editor Thomas Ahearn On April 5, 2017, the New York City Council passed legislation — Introduction 1253 - 2016 — that will prohibit employers from inquiring
about the
salary history of job applicants
during the hiring process and also from relying on
salary history information to determine
salary if that information...