Can an employer in California ask me or my former employers about my salary history?

Posted: Jul 10 2019

No, the California Labor Code prohibits an employer from seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment. Salary history information includes both your rate of compensation and information about other benefits. The law applies to all employers (including state and local government). You can voluntarily disclose salary history information to a potential employer.

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