HB 1046 IN

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Prohibits, with certain exceptions, an employer from relying on the wage history of an applicant in the hiring process and in determining wages. Prohibits an employer from failing or refusing to: (1) disclose the wage or wage range and a general description of benefits in a posting for a job, promotion, transfer, or other employment opportunity; and (2) provide an employee with the current wage or wage range and a general description of the benefits upon hire, promotion, transfer, and the employee's request. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an applicant under the wage history provisions and an applicant or employee under the wage range provisions. Provides that an applicant or employee may file a complaint alleging a violation with the department of labor (department), or the department on its own may initiate an investigation and file a complaint alleging a violation. Sets forth civil penalties for a violation. Requires the department to provide a list of employers that have four or more violations to the office of the chief equity, inclusion, and opportunity officer (office). Requires the office to post the list on the equity data portal.

• Sue Errington Democratic · author

1. Jan 8, 2024 Authored by Representative Errington · lower
2. Jan 8, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower
3. Jan 8, 2024 Coauthored by Representatives Garcia Wilburn and Pfaff · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced House Bill (H) · PDF