Pay Equity In New Jersey, One Year Later

When the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act became law on July 1, 2018, New Jersey became the state with the most progressive pay equity statute in the nation. In the year since, there have been a smattering of lawsuits filed under the Allen Act. However, many believe those cases are just the tip of the iceberg. High-profile multi-million-dollar pay equity settlements in New Jersey – not to mention New York and across the country – are grabbing headlines and getting the attention of employees who are more attuned to their rights than ever before. Here's a brief look at the key aspects of New Jersey's Equal Pay Act and how proactive employers have responded in order to avoid costly litigation.