A survey of state and local salary history bans, also referred to as wage history, pay history, or wage-gap laws. This Chart provides an overview of salary history bans at the state and local level, including effective dates, prohibited conduct, permissible use of salary history information, and posting requirements. For more on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. For more information on state wage and hour laws generally, see State Wage and Hour Claims Toolkit. This chart is intended for private sector employers.