In a statement, Gov. Cuomo said, “New York is the birthplace of the women’s rights movement…That fight continues today as we take aggressive steps to close the gender wage gap.”
Additionally, the governor noted that the gender wage gap exists in all industries. Prohibiting employers from asking the salary history of applicants will “break the weight of this unfair, unequal cycle.” It will also allow women to achieve fair salary.
On the other hand, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, “Although New York leads the nation in terms of equal pay, the gap still exists. This is unacceptable and New York will not rest until women achieve full equality. That’s why I’m proud we are taking this step to ensure that women are not hostage to their prior wages when applying for their next jobs.”
