Delaware Salary History Ban
HB 1
Regulatory Snapshot: Delaware Salary History Ban
Delaware Salary History Ban (HB 1) is an enacted law in Delaware under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2017-06-14 and becomes effective on 2017-12-14. Delaware currently reports 4 tracked regulations with 4 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 59/100 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 Delaware within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HB 1 itself.
Applicability under Delaware Salary History Ban: All employers in DE. Penalty exposure is documented as: DE Discrimination in Employment Act violation. Notable exemptions: Voluntary disclosure. Required background checks..
Summary
Prohibits salary history requests in hiring.
Key Requirements
Cannot inquire about salary history. Cannot use history for compensation.
Penalties
DE Discrimination in Employment Act violation.
Applicability
All employers in DE.
Exemptions
Voluntary disclosure. Required background checks.
Official Source
https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=25994Frequently 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. Delaware 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 Delaware Salary History Ban enacted?
Delaware Salary History Ban was enacted on 2017-06-14 and became effective on 2017-12-14. It was introduced as HB 1.
What are the penalties for violating Delaware Salary History Ban?
DE Discrimination in Employment Act violation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Delaware Salary History Ban apply to small businesses?
All employers in DE. 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 Delaware compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Delaware has a regulatory strictness score of 59/100, 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 Delaware Salary History Ban?
The official text of Delaware Salary History Ban (HB 1) is available from the Delaware 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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