As more state and local pay transparency laws are enacted
throughout the country, retail industry employers face a new
challenge in an ever-evolving industry.
State Pay Transparency Laws
Pay transparency laws are in effect in nine states: California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode
Island, and Washington. The District of Columbia and Illinois pay
transparency laws are scheduled to go into effect on June 30, 2024,
and Jan. 1, 2025, respectively. Additionally, at least seven local
jurisdictions have pay transparency laws in effect, and proposed
legislation is pending in many other state and local jurisdictions.
This patchwork of pay transparency laws throughout the country has
and will continue to challenge retail industry employers in their
hiring practices.
