A ban is set to be implemented to employers asking the question.
A Westmeath recruiter says companies in the Midlands should stop asking about past or current salaries in job interviews.
A new directive from the EU is set to kick in next year, that will ban employers from asking the question.
It will also require specific salaries to be published when advertising a new position.
Breda Dooley of Matrix Recruitment says small steps can be taken to ensure businesses are prepared when it kicks in:
25% Rise In Midlands Dwelling Units
The latest CSO figures showcased the rise.
Carlow Fire Service To Advance Technology Warning Drivers
The navigation apps will alert people of emergencies.
Laois Food Wholesaler Closed Down Over Rodent Droppings And Mouse Carcasses
The HSE issued the closure order at the end of last month.
STEM Education Is The Hot Ticket For Career Prospects
Over 8 out of every 10 tech firms are struggling to hire.
Michael Healy Rae Challenges Westmeath Reps To Lobby Over Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
The Kerry TD is worried over planned cuts to the air ambulance service which has a base in Athlone.
Irish Cancer Society Roadshow Comes To Offaly Shopping Centre
Tullamore's Bridge Centre Shopping Centre will host free health checks as part of the roadshow.
Decision Due on Laois Housing Development Today
The application is for 34 homes in Ballylinan.
Revenue Seize Over €1.4m of Contraband in The Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
Around 10kg of herbal cannabis was seized by officers in the Midlands and Dublin.
Offaly Quantity Surveyor On Revenue Tax Defaulters List
Revenue have published a new list of tax defaulters.
Offaly Councillor Wants Approved Housing Bodies To "Take Pressure Off" Local Authority
Councillor and auctioneer John Leahy is concerned about the cost of the county's housing expansion.
Missing Offaly Man Found Safe And Well
He is missing since Friday.
Town Centre First Policy Meeting To Be Held In Westmeath This Week
The aim of the scheme is to boost the towns.
Westmeath Butchers To Close Doors For Final Time
Shane Maher Butchers in Moate is to close on March 29th and has won Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards.
Ireland Doesn't Need To Follow US In Creating New Departments-Brian Stanley
The Laois TD believes it's unnecessary and thinks existing departments need to improve efficiency.
Irish Honey Bee Under Threat Of Extinction
The future of the honey bee was discussed last weekend in Athlone.
TV Vet Reckons We'll Be Conversing With Animals Within 20 Years
Ballyfin man, Noel Fitzpatrick of 'The Supervet' believes new technology will bring us closer to animals.
Midlands Community Centres Set To Receive Over €2m
It comes in the latest round of the Community Centre Investment Fund.
The State Has Failed Children With Autism For Years -Sorca Clarke
The Longford Westmeath TD has personal experience with the system, as two of her boys have autism.
CAO Applications See Substantial Surge
A midlands guidance counsellor is putting the increase down to demographics.
Former Minister Of State for Foreign Affairs In Favour Of White House Visit
Laois TD Sean Fleming held the role up until this year.
