Bill
SB 540
Relating to: prohibiting an employer from relying on information about a prospective employee’s compensation when making employment decisions or inquiring about a prospective employee’s compensation and from restricting an employee’s right to disclose compensation information, allowing actions in circuit court, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Tim Carpenter and 11 co-sponsors
Wisconsin bill prohibits employers from asking about or using applicants' prior compensation in hiring decisions and protects employee wage discussions, enforceable through court actions.
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1