This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make it an unlawful practice for an employer to:
screen prospective employees based on their previous wages or salary histories;
seek the previous wages or salary history of any prospective employee from any current or former employer of such employee; or
discharge or retaliate against any current or prospective employee because the employee opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this bill, made a complaint about any such act or practice, or testified or participated in an investigation.
The bill prescribes civil penalties for violations.
Actions
May 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 11, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E627)