What does Chapter 12K specifically address?

Chapter 12K specifically addresses the prohibition of considering salary history in hiring decisions. This legislation was enacted to promote pay equity by preventing employers from using an applicant's previous salary as a basis for their compensation offer. By eliminating this practice, the intent is to ensure that individuals are paid fairly based on their qualifications and the job requirements, rather than being influenced by potentially discriminatory past salaries. This approach is aimed at reducing wage disparity among different groups of workers.

In a broader context, the other options focus on unrelated aspects of employment and contract work. While they may pertain to worker benefits, working hours, or workplace standards, they do not encapsulate the specific goal of Chapter 12K related to hiring practices and pay equity.