Daily Document Update: HR Compliance Library, ¶46,243, New Jersey’s pay equity law expanded to prohibit salary history inquiries - STATE LAW, (Jul. 26, 2019)

摘要

Legislation that prevents employers from asking about workers’ wage and salary history was signed into law onJuly 25 by Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver.A1094 makes it an unlawful employment practice in New Jersey for any employer to screen a job applicantbased on their salary history, including prior wages, salary, commission, benefits or any other current orprevious compensation. The law is designed to ensure that employees in the state receive salaries that arecommensurate with their skills, qualifications, and experience.