Bans employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act from asking for, seeking, or using a job applicant’s past pay to decide whether to hire them or how much to pay, with narrow exceptions. It defines “wage history,” protects applicants from retaliation for refusing to share it or for reporting violations, and creates penalties and a right to sue.

The goal is to base pay offers on the job and qualifications, not prior salary. Violations can trigger civil penalties and private lawsuits. The section does not specify an effective date.