Hawaii Salary History Ban
SB 2351
Regulatory Snapshot: Hawaii Salary History Ban
Hawaii Salary History Ban (SB 2351) is an enacted law in Hawaii under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2018-07-10 and becomes effective on 2019-01-01. Hawaii currently reports 3 tracked regulations with 3 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 34/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Hawaii within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 2351 itself.
Applicability under Hawaii Salary History Ban: All Hawaii employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Civil penalty $10,000 per violation. Notable exemptions: Voluntary disclosure. Internal job moves..
Summary
Hawaii prohibits salary history inquiries. Requires employers to state pay scale if requested.
Key Requirements
Cannot ask about prior salary. Must provide pay range on applicant request.
Penalties
Civil penalty $10,000 per violation.
Applicability
All Hawaii employers.
Exemptions
Voluntary disclosure. Internal job moves.
Official Source
https://labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc/salary-history-ban/Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Hawaii is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Hawaii Salary History Ban enacted?
Hawaii Salary History Ban was enacted on 2018-07-10 and became effective on 2019-01-01. It was introduced as SB 2351.
What are the penalties for violating Hawaii Salary History Ban?
Civil penalty $10,000 per violation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Hawaii Salary History Ban apply to small businesses?
All Hawaii employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Hawaii compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Hawaii has a regulatory strictness score of 34/100, based on 3 enacted regulations out of 3 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Hawaii Salary History Ban?
The official text of Hawaii Salary History Ban (SB 2351) is available from the Hawaii legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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