What NYCs New Salary-History Law Means for Employers, Applicants
Summary
Previously, an employer could form an unconscious bias (for better or worse) regarding the competency and worth of a candidate upon learning his salary. Employers will most likely need to place greater emphasis on checking references than before to ensure that candidates truly possess the skills they claim. A staffing agency with a solid reputation for matching candidates with the right positions and access to a diverse client base could offer valuable assistance to companies facing the tasks of benchmarking and setting appropriate salaries. Kelly Brooks, Executive Director of HR at Atrium Staffing, provides an overview of the NYC Salary History Law While removing the salary bias ultimately benefits employers by ensuring that hires are based on skills, the law certainly benefits job candidates in several ways. The new salary history law should promote greater equality of opportunity and lead to more employee and employer satisfaction across the board.