At least 17 states and 10 local jurisdictions have passed salary history ban laws applicable to the private sector. Salary history ban laws that became effective in 2024 include those in Minnesota and Columbus, Ohio. In Minnesota, employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations are prohibited from inquiring into, considering, or requiring disclosure from any source the pay history of an application for employment. Ohio’s salary history ban ordinance generally prohibits employers from inquiring about the salary history of an applicant for employment.
