Salary History Ban
/ˈsæləri ˈhɪstri bæn/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal prohibition on employers inquiring about a job applicant’s prior compensation to promote fairness and prevent wage discrimination.
The city enacted a salary history ban to ensure equal pay for all applicants regardless of past earnings.
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- salary history ban
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Commentary
Salary history bans are often enacted to reduce wage disparities and promote equitable compensation; when drafting policies or contracts, avoid reference to prior salary information to comply with these laws.
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