House Bill 123

New Law Regarding Employment

Effective October 1, 2020, the State of Maryland, House Bill 123, Labor and Employment –Wage History and Wage Range law became enforceable. This new law enforces civil penalties for employers who violate specified provisions.

House Bill 123 states:

An employer cannot request past wage history from an applicant, applying for a job at their organization Employers are prohibited from taking negative actions against an applicant for employment, because the applicant did not provide wage history or a wage range Employers are prohibited in relying on wage history, except when voluntarily provided, for the purpose of determining fair wage Employers are prohibited from seeking applicant’s wage history from former employers or their agents, etc.

All Hiring Managers must adhere to the new law to stay in compliance. The Morgan Employment Management System (MEMS) has complied through system updates in anticipation of the new law. For questions, concerns or guidance related to these changes and House Bill 123 impact to Morgan State University, please contact Debbie Duran @ Debbie.duran@morgan.edu.