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Gender Pay Equity
Politics
Cuomo Vows To Sign Bill Prohibiting NY Employers From Asking For Applicants' Salary Histories
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign legislation that would prohibit employers in New York state from asking job applicants and employees about their wage or salary history. The legislation is aimed at reducing gender pay inequity while protecting job hunters who were downsized or are returning to work after a long break. Workers, regardless of gender, who leave or lose higher-paying jobs often face resistance when they're looking for lower-paying work. Employers might wrongly assume they can't afford the job seeker, or that applicant will be unhappy or more likely to leave sooner. …