Exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's existing rules about asking job applicants about their past pay history. It creates an exception to the general prohibition on pay history inquiries when that information is already a matter of public record under federal or state law, unless the employer specifically sought it to determine the applicant's wages. The legislation also clarifies that applicants can voluntarily share their pay history without being prompted, and employers may consider such voluntary disclosures to offer higher wages. Additionally, the bill preserves existing protections against wage discrimination and allows employers to discuss compensation expectations with applicants.