HR Dive, a human resources news and analysis site, keeps a list of state and local governments that have salary history bans on the docket . In California, not only is the question banned, but employers are also required to answer if an applicant asks about a pay range. Other versions may ban not only employers’ questions about compensation history but also those about benefits like a 401(k). [Sign up here to get future installments of In Her Words delivered to your inbox]What do I do if they ask anyway? Even if they’re not permitted to, hiring managers might ask you about your past salary anyway.

Source: New York Times October 22, 2019 18:56 UTC