UPDATED: Court denies request to block Philadelphia’s Wage Equity Ordinance
A federal judge dismissed a suit from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia that sought to block a Philadelphia city ordinance that will prohibit employers from asking about a prospective worker’s salary history. Read More
Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Law Amended
The amendment took effect at the end of 2019, requiring that a background check be completed in its entirety before employees who have direct contact with children start working. Read More
New Law in Puerto Rico Prohibits Employers from Taking Employment Action Based on Credit Reports or Credit History
Taking effect immediately upon signature, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Act No. 150 into law on October 8, 2019 Read More
Columbia, South Carolina Limits Inquiries About Applicants' Criminal and Salary Histories
By Molly Shah and William Simmons on October 3, 2019 Read More
NYC releases fact sheets on upcoming salary history inquiry ban
With the Oct. 31, 2017 effective date fast approaching, the NYC Commission on Human Rights recently released two fact sheets that address applicants’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under the new law which will prohibit private employers in the city from asking job applicants about their salary histories. Read More