Salary History Ban Laws by State
Salary history ban laws prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their prior compensation. Coverage varies — some states ban inquiry by all employers, others limit the ban to state agencies or large private employers, and many states have no statewide ban.
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| State | Statewide Ban | Applies To | Effective Date | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2018 | Cal. Lab. Code § 432.3 (2018) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2021 | Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-102 (2021) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2021 | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-40z (2021) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2017 | Del. Code Ann. tit. 19 § 709B (2017) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2019 | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 378-2.5 (2019) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2019 | Equal Pay Act of 2003, 820 ILCS 112/10 (amended 2019) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2019 | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 26 § 628 (2019) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2020 | Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-304.2 (2020) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2018 | M.G.L. c. 149 § 105A (2018) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers (20+ employees) | 2024 | Minn. Stat. § 181.173 (2024) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2021 | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 613.133 (2021) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2020 | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 34:6B-20 (2020) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2020 | N.Y. Lab. Law § 194-a (2020) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2019 | Or. Rev. Stat. § 652.220 (2019) |
| — | Public employers only | State and local government agencies | 2017 | Executive Order 2018-04-06 (state agencies); Philadelphia Code § 9-1131 (2017) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2023 | R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6-22 (2023) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2019 | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 21 § 495m (2019) |
| — | Public employers only | State agencies (Executive Branch) | 2020 | Va. Exec. Order No. 1 (2018); Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1204.1 (2020) |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers (15+ employees) | 2023 | Wash. Rev. Code § 49.58.110 (2023) |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | No | No statewide ban | — | No specific statute |
| — | Yes | All private + public employers | 2017 | D.C. Code § 32-1452 (2017) |
Salary history bans are a fast-moving area; new state laws and local ordinances (cities and counties) are enacted regularly. Local ordinances (e.g., NYC, Philadelphia, San Francisco) often go further than statewide law. Verify the current law and any applicable local ordinance before relying on this table. This is legal information, not legal advice.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.