AZ HB2224

Prohibits employers from screening prospective employees based on previous wage, salary, or benefit history, including requiring employees to meet minimum/maximum salary criteria.

Bans employers from requesting, requiring, or seeking previous wage or salary history from prospective employees or their current/former employers, or checking public records for this information.

Prohibits employers from discharging or retaliating against employees or prospective employees who oppose violations of this section or participate in related investigations or proceedings.

Establishes civil penalties of $5,000 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation, with a maximum of $10,000 per violation.

Allows employees or prospective employees to sue for special damages up to $10,000 plus attorney fees and seek injunctive relief for violations.