Starting today, employers will no longer be able to ask prospective or current employees about their salary history.
Governor Cuomo signed the legislation last year in hopes of bringing the state closer to closing the gender wage gap.
Employers can ask job seekers about their salary expectations for a position they're applying for. However, they can't retaliate against anyone who refuses to reveal their salary history. Anyone with questions or concerns about the new law can contact the Department of Labor's Division of Labor Standards.