Washington State will have new restrictions on what employers can ask applicants regarding their wage and salary history starting July 28, 2019. The new legislation will prohibit employers from seeking wage or salary history from job applicants in the state. Additionally, employers will not be able to require that an applicant’s prior salary history meet certain criteria. There are some limited exceptions to this general rule. First, employer can confirm an applicant’s wage or salary if the applicant has voluntarily disclosed that history. Second, the employer can confirm the information after having negotiated and made an employment offer.
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