Your Salary: New Laws and Tips

Marie Raperto, The Hiring HubAs of October 31, 2017, employers in NYC will no longer be allowed to inquire about your salary history when applying for a position.The state of Massachusetts already has this law on their books and Philadelphia's  ban has been passed but has been temporarily halted pending a lawsuit.What does this mean for job seekers in NYC?

• An employer may not inquire about your salary history or rely on that history in determining the compensation during the hiring process, including the negotiation of a contract.

• Employers are permitted to ask about an applicant's compensation expectations.
• If a job applicant chooses to disclose their salary history, the law will permit the employer/recruitment agency to consider and verify that information.
• This law does not effect employees applying for an internal transfer/promotion or for any job seekers covered by the collective bargaining process.

Live in another state?

• Know what you want and what you are worth.  Use sites like PayScale's Salary Survey to help determine what range a position pays.
• If asked for an amount on an on-line site and it is required, your choice is to put in a number or don't answer the job online.  You can always look for a name within the company and send your resume in that way.
• When a recruiter asks, they are usually trying to see if you 'fit' the position.  Titles can be all over the place and not a true indicator of salary.  If you are not comfortable giving your salary, give the recruiter the range you will accept.

It's a brave new world out there!