A Popular Question Employers Can’t Ask You in Your Interview

“What was your salary at your previous job??”

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to close the gender pay gap. One way to do this is to prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their salary history during the hiring process. This is exactly what New York has done with the Salary History Ban as of January 6, 2020.

The Salary History Ban is a law that makes it illegal for employers in New York to ask about an applicant's salary history on job applications or during job interviews, and prohibits employers from relying on salary history as a factor in determining an applicant's starting salary. This law is designed to help break the cycle of paying women less than men for the same work. When an applicant's salary history is not considered, it is less likely for employers to perpetuate a pattern of paying women less than men.

It is important to note that the Salary History Ban applies to all employers in the state of New York, regardless of size, and applies to all types of work. Employers who violate this law can be fined up to $50 for each employee, and this fine can be increased to $100 if the violation continues.

At Gen Esq Law, it is our responsibility to keep our clients informed and educated on the latest laws and regulations that impact their business. The Salary History Ban is an important law that helps to ensure that all employees are paid fairly for their work, regardless of their past salary.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Salary History Ban or any other labor and employment law, contact our firm for guidance and assistance today!