Salary History Question Prohibition Act

# Salary History Question Prohibition Act Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their current or past salary history during the hiring process. The legislation aims to reduce wage discrimination by preventing employers from using an applicant's previous pay as a basis for determining new compensation. Under the bill, employers also couldn't seek salary information from third parties (like previous employers) without the applicant's explicit permission, and applicants couldn't be penalized for refusing to disclose this information. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects job seekers and employers. Job applicants would gain protection against salary-based discrimination, while employers would face restrictions on their hiring practices.

The restrictions would apply across most industries and employment levels, though the bill may include certain exemptions. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. As of now, it remains under review and hasn't been enacted into law. The bill addresses a practice some states and cities have already restricted, but this would create a federal standard if passed.