New Jersey Salary History Ban
A 1094
Regulatory Snapshot: New Jersey Salary History Ban
New Jersey Salary History Ban (A 1094) is an enacted law in New Jersey under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2018-01-01 and becomes effective on 2018-01-01. New Jersey currently reports 4 tracked regulations with 4 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 48/100 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 New Jersey within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in A 1094 itself.
Applicability under New Jersey Salary History Ban: All New Jersey employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: LAD enforcement. Civil action. Notable exemptions: Internal transfers. Rehire where information is already known..
Summary
New Jersey prohibits employers from screening applicants based on wage or salary history.
Key Requirements
Cannot screen on salary history. Cannot require disclosure as condition of interview/offer. Employer may confirm if applicant voluntarily disclosed.
Penalties
LAD enforcement. Civil action.
Applicability
All New Jersey employers.
Exemptions
Internal transfers. Rehire where information is already known.
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. New Jersey 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 New Jersey Salary History Ban enacted?
New Jersey Salary History Ban was enacted on 2018-01-01 and became effective on 2018-01-01. It was introduced as A 1094.
What are the penalties for violating New Jersey Salary History Ban?
LAD enforcement. Civil action. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does New Jersey Salary History Ban apply to small businesses?
All New Jersey 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 New Jersey compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
New Jersey has a regulatory strictness score of 48/100, based on 4 enacted regulations out of 4 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 New Jersey Salary History Ban?
The official text of New Jersey Salary History Ban (A 1094) is available from the New Jersey 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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