House Bill 289

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Last Action 02/07/25: to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Title AN ACT relating to wages for employment.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 983
Sponsor R. Roarx
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to make it a discriminatory employment action if an employer asks questions about previous salary or wages, relies on previous salary when setting a new salary, or refuses to hire if an applicant does not provide previous salary, except to allow a request for information voluntarily provided in response to an offer of employment; allow previous salary to be considered when required by law, for internal transfers, and for public employee positions; require notice to be posted for employees; amend KRS 337.990 to assess a civil penalty for a violation.
Index Headings of Original Version Labor and Industry - Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary
Occupations and Professions - Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary
Personnel and Employment - Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary
Wages and Hours - Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary
Workforce - Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary

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02/04/25
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
02/07/25
  • to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)


Last updated: 2/7/2025 3:52 PM (EST)