Oregon Statutes 659A.357 – Restricting salary history inquiries
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It is an unlawful practice under ORS Chapter 659A for an employer or prospective employer to seek the salary history of an applicant or employee from the applicant or employee or a current or former employer of the applicant or employee. This section is not intended to prevent an employer from requesting from a prospective employee written authorization to confirm prior compensation after the employer makes an offer of employment to the prospective employee that includes an amount of compensation. [2017 c.197 § 4]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 659A.357
- Employer: means any person who in this state, directly or through an agent, engages or uses the personal service of one or more employees, reserving the right to control the means by which such service is or will be performed. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
- Unlawful practice: includes a practice that is specifically denominated in another statute of this state as an unlawful practice and that is specifically made subject to enforcement under this chapter, or a practice that violates a rule adopted by the commissioner for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
659A.357 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 659A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.