On July 10, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation imposing a broad salary history ban on employers statewide. Under this new law, New York employers cannot rely on a job applicant’s prior compensation in setting their pay. In fact, employers cannot even ask about applicants’ prior wages or salaries. There is a slight … Read more
On July 25, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Criminal Records & Employment Background Checks.” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Ban-the-Box Laws Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliance Discrimination Claims And more The webinar … Read more
Various federal and state laws affect what questions employers may ask during job interviews. These laws are designed to prevent employment discrimination. Here are some questions that you should NOT ask in most cases. There are many more, some of which depend on what state or locality you are in because laws differ. Prohibited Questions … Read more