Bill > HB1434

This bill amends North Dakota's law related to employment references and also creates a new section prohibiting employers from seeking or requiring applicants' compensation history. The key provisions are: 1. It provides immunity from civil liability for employers who truthfully disclose certain information about a current or former employee to a prospective employer, unless the information is knowingly false, recklessly disclosed, deliberately misleading, or provided with malicious purpose. 2. It prohibits employers from seeking an applicant's compensation history, requiring it to meet minimum or maximum criteria, or making it a condition of employment. There are some exceptions, such as if the applicant voluntarily discloses the information or if disclosure is authorized by law. 3. It allows applicants to bring a civil action against an employer or agent who violates the prohibition on seeking compensation history, with penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation. The overall goal of the bill is to provide more protections for job applicants regarding their compensation history and employment references.

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https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba1434.html