Committee of Jurisdiction: Labor and Workforce Development
Introduction
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit an employer from seeking salary history information about an applicant during the hiring process; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and exceptions; to impose a civil penalty for violations; to provide for a civil right of action and the recovery of attorneys’ fees and costs of litigation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
State Action
Georgia
NBCSL Member Sponsor(s):- Rep. Debra Bazemore (GA)
- Rep. Calvin Smyre (GA)
Summary: State of Georgia - HB 55: Labor and industrial relations; hiring process of applicant; prohibit employer from seeking salary history information
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