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The Equal Pay Act

In 2017, 25 states and the District of Columbia are considering legislation that would prohibit employers from asking job candidates about past salaries. But the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a 35-year-old decision at a time when the rest of the country is moving to bridge the gender wage equality gap.

10 minute read September 02, 2017 at 12:03 AM
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Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
The Equal Pay Act

“So, how much did you make at your last job?” Don't ask, or risk violating the Equal Pay Act!

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