MN HF2913

Prohibits employers in Minnesota from seeking wage history or information about past wages of employees or prospective employees, or requiring that a prospective employee's prior wage or salary history meet certain criteria.

Establishes a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation for employers who violate the wage disclosure prohibition.

Allows individuals aggrieved by violations to bring collective or class actions on behalf of others similarly situated.

Entitles aggrieved persons to compensatory damages including lost wages or the difference in wages had the violation not occurred, plus an equal amount as exemplary damages.

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 181.171 to allow civil actions for violations of the new wage disclosure requirements to be brought directly to district court.