AZ HB2091

Prohibits employers from screening prospective employees based on previous wage, salary history, benefits, or other compensation.

Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring prospective employees to disclose previous wage or salary history as a condition of interview, continued consideration, or employment.

Prohibits employers from seeking previous wage or salary history from current or former employers, or from checking public records for a prospective employee's wage or salary history.

Establishes civil penalties of $5,000 for first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000 total.

Allows employees and prospective employees to bring civil actions for special damages up to $10,000 plus attorney fees, and permits class action-style suits on behalf of similarly situated employees.