Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Practice Exam

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Laws that forbid employers from asking applicants about their prior salary history are known as what type of law?

Anti-harassment laws
Wage and hour laws
Pay equity laws
Anti-discrimination laws

The correct answer is: Pay equity laws

Pay equity laws prevent employers from asking job seekers about their previous salary history. This is because doing so can contribute to the pay gap between men and women or people of different ethnic backgrounds who may have historically been paid less than their counterparts. Anti-harassment, wage and hour, and anti-discrimination laws may also be relevant in the workplace, but do not specifically pertain to salary history.