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Salary History Bans

Below is a list of state and local jurisdictional requirements related to salary/pay history inquiry laws that ban or place restrictions on employers.
State
  • Alabama
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Delaware
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
  • Washington
US Territory
  • Puerto Rico
City and County
  • Albany County, NY
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Jackson, MS
  • Kansas City, MO
  • New York City, NY
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Richland County, SC
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Suffolk County, NY
  • Toledo, OH
  • Westchester County, NY

Albany County, NY

Cincinnati, OH

Jackson, MS

Kansas City, MO

New York City, NY

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Richland County, SC

San Francisco, CA

Suffolk County, NY

Toledo, OH

Westchester County, NY

Puerto Rico

Albany County, NY

Cincinnati, OH

Jackson, MS

Kansas City, MO

New York City, NY

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Richland County, SC

San Francisco, CA

Suffolk County, NY

Toledo, OH

Westchester County, NY

Special Requirements for Private Employers (BtB, FC, IA)

Below is a list of state and local jurisdictions that have additional requirements for private employers related to ban the box, fair chance, individualized assessment, and related notice requirements. List may not include jurisdictions that are ban the box only, without any additional requirements.
State
  • California
  • District of Columbia
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
US Territory
  • Guam
City and County
  • Austin, TX
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Chicago, IL
  • Columbia, MO
  • Desoto, TX
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Kansas City, MD
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Montgomery County, MD
  • New York City, NY
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Portland, OR
  • Prince George's County, MD
  • Rochester, NY
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Seattle, WA
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Suffolk County, NY
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Westchester County, NY

California

  • District of Columbia

    • Hawaii

    Illinois

    Louisiana

    Maine

    Massachusetts

    New York

    Guam

    Austin, TX

    Baltimore, MD

    Buffalo, NY

    Chicago, IL

    Columbia, MO

    Desoto, TX

    Grand Rapids, MI

    Kansas City, MD

    Los Angeles, CA

    Montgomery County, MD

    New York City, NY

    Philadelphia, PA

    Portland, OR

    Prince George's County, MD

    Rochester, NY

    San Francisco, CA

    Seattle, WA

    St. Louis, MO

    Suffolk County, NY

    Waterloo, IA

    Westchester County, NY

    Credit Check Restrictions

    Below is a list of state and local jurisdictional requirements that have placed restrictions on collecting credit information for employment purposes.
    State
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • District of Columbia
    • Hawaii
    • Illinois
    • Maryland
    • Nevada
    • Oregon
    • Vermont
    • Washington
    US Territory
    • Puerto Rico
    City and County
    • Chicago, IL
    • New York City, NY
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Cook County, IL

    California

    Colorado

    Connecticut

    District of Columbia

    Hawaii

    Illinois

    Maryland

    Nevada

    Oregon

    Vermont

    Washington

    Puerto Rico

    Chicago, IL

    New York City, NY

    Philadelphia, PA

    Cook County, IL

    List is subject to change and may not be comprehensive. Sterling is not a law firm. This publication is for informational purposes only and nothing contained in it should be construed as legal advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty or responsibility for damages arising out this information. We encourage you to consult with legal counsel regarding your specific needs. We do not undertake any duty to update previously posted materials.