Effective January 1, 2024, all employers in Minnesota will be prohibited from asking job applicants, including contractors and current employees seeking internal promotions or transfers, about their pay history. Employers will need to base a salary offer on market conditions and the applicant’s skills, education, and other qualifications. However, job applicants may voluntarily disclose their pay history with a prospective employer. Employers should review applicant materials and communicate to applicants what information will be used in determining the salary offer.

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