While the conversation surrounding equal pay for women is nothing new, many lawmakers are taking action to ensure it becomes a reality. Because the federal government hasn’t done much lately to update the Equal Pay Act, which was implemented in 1963, at least 20 local and state governments have banned the salary history question in the hiring process.
These bans are designed to stop pay practices that adversely affect women — and racial minorities — because low pay can follow workers, affecting their market value.
