Some jurisdictions allow applicants to turn down requests for previous salaries New laws aimed at closing the gender gap in pay may also be a boon for job applicants whose current or previous salaries are out of sync with the marketplace. In July, Massachusetts became the first state to prohibit employers from demanding salary histories from job applicants, beginning in 2018. Philadelphia passed a similar law in December. Legislation was also introduced in the District of Columbia and in the U.S. Congress. Proponents of the measures say the question harms women because compensation offers often take into account an applicant's current wages. For women who already make less… Read More