Bill > HR2219

This bill seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to prohibit employers from requesting, relying on, or using a prospective employee's wage history during the hiring and compensation process. Specifically, employers are forbidden from: requiring prior wage information as a condition of employment, using wage history to determine compensation, seeking wage history from the prospective employee or their current/former employers, and retaliating against employees who oppose these practices. The bill allows an employer to confirm wage history only after making a job offer and compensation proposal, and only if the prospective employee voluntarily provides that information to negotiate a higher wage. Violations can result in civil penalties ranging from $5,000 for a first offense to $10,000 for subsequent offenses, and employers may be liable for up to $10,000 in special damages per employee, plus attorneys' fees. The legislation aims to address wage inequality by preventing employers from perpetuating potentially discriminatory compensation practices based on an individual's past wages, and empowering employees to negotiate salaries based on their skills and qualifications rather than previous earnings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2219/all-info