Being Clear On New Laws Regarding Pay Transparency

As of early November 2022, employers in New York City must disclose salary information in their job postings as part of its recent pay transparency law, as passed by New York's City Council. This is part of a growing trend of legislation on pay transparency, with at least fifteen states either proposing or passing similar legislation. These laws are often purported as one tool of many in addressing wage gaps. Among other requirements, the law mandates that New York City employers must, in good faith, post a salary range on all job openings. As a similar law awaits to be signed by New York's governor, the New York City mandate has already seen backlash, as some employers have been posting extremely broad, unrealistic ranges[1]. Still, employers across the country should be prepared to handle recently enacted or soon-effective pay transparency requirements. Below is a general overview of legislation in several jurisdictions.