Don’t ask about salary history in NYC, Tish James’ bill tells employers
Aims to help historically underpaid groups
In a move designed to benefit historically disadvantaged groups of people, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday signed a bill prohibiting all employers in New York City from inquiring about a prospective employee’s salary history.
De Blasio said it was unacceptable that women and people of color are frequently paid less for the same work as their white, male counterparts.
The bill was sponsored by Public Advocate Letitia James, who said in a release, “This law is a major step toward achieving pay equity, particularity for women. By prohibiting employers from asking about salary history during the hiring process, we will ensure that being underpaid once does not condemn anyone to a lifetime of inequity.”