This is a reminder that the Wage Equity Ordinance in Philadelphia goes into law on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. While the University was an early adopter of this practice, it is important to remind the HR community that it is now official and if any hiring manager or HR professional at the University asks about salary history, we could face litigation and fines. As an effort to bridge the pay equity gap, the ordinance prohibits employers in Philadelphia from asking job applicant for salary history. Applicants may choose to disclose their wage history voluntarily, but an employer cannot use that information in setting initial wages. Philadelphia employers may not retaliate against applicants who refuse to disclose their wage history in accordance with the Ordinance. This ban does not apply to applicants for internal transfer or promotion. 

We encourage you to share this important news with hiring managers and your colleagues if you are involved in the hiring process. If you have questions, please reach out to the Solution Center or the Talent Acquisition team. To learn more, see below:

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/philadelphia-s-salary-history-ban-will-61955/

—Nicole Torsella Harris, Director, Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruitment