Delaware and Oregon joined Massachusetts and other local jurisdictions — including New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (currently in litigation) — by enacting laws that prohibit employers from inquiring about the salary histories of job applicants, law firm Baker Donelson writes in JD Supra Business Advisor. Most of the provisions of Oregon’s Equal Pay Act of 2017 take effect on Jan.1, 2019, which gives employers time to focus on compliance. However, Delaware’s ban takes effect on Dec. 1, 2017, so employers operating in Delaware should begin reviewing and revising paper and online application forms, policies and hiring practices.