Effective October 1, 2024, Maryland will join a growing list of states in promoting wage transparency in the workplace. The Maryland Wage Transparency Law (SB 525/HB 649) requires employers, both public and private, to publish wage ranges, a “general description
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A source of insights, news and strategy on pay equity matters
The Pay Equity Advisor Blog, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on developments and compliance issues related to pay equity and pay transparency laws across various U.S. jurisdictions. It covers legislative updates, employer obligations for reporting pay data, restrictions on compensation history inquiries, and enforcement mechanisms. The blog addresses practical implications for employers, including required disclosures in job postings, protections against retaliation, and strategies for compliance with evolving local and state regulations. It also highlights changes to equal pay statutes and provides guidance on managing pay equity in the workplace.
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Reminder: Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate Reporting Deadline is March 23, 2024
The Illinois Equal Pay Act requires all private businesses with at least 100 Illinois employees to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) by March 23, 2024.
To obtain a certificate, businesses must pay a $150 filing fee, complete a…
EEOC Releases Data Dashboard for 2017, 2018 Pay Data Collection
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) made available on March 12, 2024, a data dashboard featuring the 2017 and 2018 EEO-1 Component 2 pay data. To protect employer and employee confidentiality, EEOC has aggregated the data. The dashboard contains aggregated…
Columbus, OH, Salary History Ban Goes Into Effect March 1, 2024
Starting March 1, 2024, the City of Columbus ordinance banning inquiries into an applicant’s salary history goes into effect. This ordinance applies to all employers with 15 or more employees within Columbus. Employers that violate the ordinance could face civil…
New Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law Scheduled to Go Into Effect on June 30, 2024
Washington, D.C. joins a growing group of states requiring employers to include projected salary ranges in job postings and to restrict the use of pay history in setting pay.
On Jan. 12, 2024, the mayor of D.C. signed the Wage…
Federal Contractors Required to Post Salary Ranges in Job Postings Under Proposed DOL Regulations
In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the Biden Administration has released a proposal that would prohibit federal contractors from using a job applicant’s prior salary history when setting pay and require federal contractors…
California Updates Pay Data Reporting Requirements for 2024
California’s pay data reporting portal will open on February 1, 2024, and employers will be required to report on three new data points.
Since 2020, California has mandated that employers with at least 100 employees submit a pay data report…
Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Law Update: Additional Guidance (INFO #9A) Released
Colorado’s revised Equal Pay Transparency Rules go into effect on January 1, 2024. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has released additional guidance following release of its final rules for implementation. The CDLE’s Interpretive Notice & Formal…
District of Columbia Council Puts Pay Transparency on Path to Application to Employers
Seeking to join the growing list of jurisdictions with pay transparency obligations for employers, on December 19, 2023, the District of Columbia Council passed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. The bill would expand the District’s efforts…
Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Law Update: Final Rules Released
The Colorado Department of Labor Employment (CDLE) has issued the highly anticipated final Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) Rules and the Statement of Basis, Purpose, Specific Statutory Authority, and Findings, which seek to clarify the Colorado Ensure Equal Pay for…