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This bill establishes comprehensive protections for employees regarding wage information and salary history, creating new restrictions on employer practices. The legislation prohibits employers from requiring employees to keep their wages confidential, preventing them from forcing workers to sign non-disclosure agreements about pay, and protecting employees who voluntarily discuss wage information. Employers are barred from inquiring about a prospective employee's salary history before making a job offer and cannot screen job candidates based on their previous wages. The bill also prevents employers from seeking wage history from current or former employers, checking public records for salary information, or retaliating against employees who discuss wages or challenge wage-related practices. Violations can result in significant penalties, including civil penalties up to $10,000, potential special damages for affected employees, and the possibility of civil action. Employers must include these wage disclosure rights in their employee handbooks, and the law maintains existing protections under the National Labor Relations Act while ensuring that employees can discuss their wages without fear of adverse employment actions. The bill aims to promote wage transparency and prevent potential wage discrimination by limiting employers' ability to use past salary information as a basis for compensation decisions.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83391