New Alabama Law Addresses Equal Pay, Salary History Inquiries
A new law going into effect on September 1 in Alabama addresses discrimination in pay based on race or sex as well as questions about pay history.
Tag: Salary History Inquiries
States with Salary History Bans (Map)
Salary history bans continue to gain in popularity across the United States. Over 10 states and half a dozen cities have enacted laws that prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicants’ prior or current compensation. On the flip side, however, is one state that is going against the grain and is prohibiting governing bodies from […]
Does Asking About Prior Salary Create Potential Liability?
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) makes it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women who perform substantially equal work. It allows for differences in pay, but sex cannot be a factor.