I can not wait for the day when the rest of the US gets onboard with Massachusetts and makes asking
for salary history illegal.
Not exact matches
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.
A new employment law in Massachusetts made it
illegal for employers to ask a candidate about past
salary history.
(Note that in an increasing number of jurisdictions, asking
for salary history is becoming
illegal.)
Massachusetts, Philadelphia, New York City and, most recently, San Francisco — have made it
illegal for employers to ask
for a candidate's
salary history in hopes that it will continue to close the pay gap.
In fact, some states including, New York State, have made it
illegal to ask about
salary history in your interview process
for this very reason.
In fact, New York City is expected to make it
illegal to ask
for salary history very soon (and Massachusetts banned it last year, and California is considering legislation to do the same).
Responding to requests
for salary history when that's
illegal.
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.
Part of this is just me trying to be a mature adult and do what's fairest
for everyone, but I also don't think that I could take time away from my current role to interview, etc., Responding to requests
for salary history when that's
illegal.