Joseph E. Bachelder III
Effective Oct. 31, 2017 the New York City Administrative Code has been amended to provide that
“it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer, employment agency, or employee or agent thereof: 1. To inquire about the salary history of an applicant for employment; or 2. To rely on the salary history of an applicant in determining the salary, benefits or other compensation for such applicant during the hiring process, including the negotiation of a contract.”
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §8-107, Subdiv. 25(b).
