AZ HB2343

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

Employers may not require disclosure of wage or salary history as a condition of interview, continued consideration, or employment.

Employers may not seek wage or salary history from current or former employers or check public records for a prospective employee's wage history.

Employers who violate this section face civil penalties of $5,000 for the first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation, capped at $10,000 total.

Employees or prospective employees harmed by violations may sue for special damages up to $10,000 plus attorney fees and seek injunctive relief; lawsuits may be brought on behalf of multiple similarly situated employees.