AZ HB2128

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

Bars 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 information from current or former employers and from checking public records for salary history.

Imposes civil penalties of $5,000 for first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense (maximum $10,000 total).

Allows employees and prospective employees to recover up to $10,000 in special damages plus attorney fees and seek injunctive relief; prohibits retaliation against employees who oppose or report violations.