On February 17, the California Senate introduced SB 1162, which—if passed—could give California the most aggressive pay transparency laws in the nation. Again. The draft California law enhances two common state law pay transparency strategies: proactive wage range disclosure
Pay Equity Advisor Blog
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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Why Pay Equity Matters for Manufacturers and How Manufacturers Can Proactively Reduce Risk
Pay equity is a critical issue for employers — and it should be top of mind for those in the manufacturing industry.
A number of states enacted laws designed to strengthen equal pay protections and improve pay …
Illinois Begins to Issue Compliance Deadlines for Equal Pay Reporting
The state’s Equal Pay Registration Certificate requirements of the Equal Pay Act will take effect March 24, 2022, according to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). A number of employers have received IDOL notices that they were selected for the…
New York City Employers Will Soon Be Required to Include Salary Ranges on Job Advertisements
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams did not take action within 30 days of receipt from the New York City Council, the Council’s legislation requiring most New York City employers to include salary ranges on job advertisements has become…
New Year, Same Old California Pay Data Reporting Requirements
After many delays, employers nationwide just filed their 2020 EEO-1 reports in November. But it’s already time for California employers to begin preparing their annual pay data submission to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The Background In…
Connecticut Publishes Guidance Regarding Disclosure of Salary Range for Vacant Positions
The Connecticut Department of Labor has published guidance regarding the state’s “An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position,” which goes into effect on October 1, 2021.
In reviewing this guidance, employers should be mindful that…
The Emerging Trend in State Pay Transparency Laws
The push for pay equity has moved beyond prohibiting pay discrimination and into requiring employers encourage pay transparency for applicants and employees.
At the federal level, the National Labor Relations Act can protect discussions involving compensation as concerted activity. For…
Colorado Updates, Clarifies Official Pay Transparency Guidance
Months after first releasing pay transparency guidance, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued an update.
CDLE issued final Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) Rules in November 2020. And, in December 2020, it released Interpretive Notice & Formal…
‘Equal Pay for Team USA’ Act Reintroduced Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joins a growing number of federal bills on pay equity for female athletes.
The “Equal Pay for Team USA” Act of 2021, first introduced in 2019, would…
Colorado Clarifies Rule on Remote Job Postings
The new Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEW) and Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) rules have been garnering a lot of attention in recent weeks. First, the litigation challenging the law has been dismissed following denial of Plaintiff’s request…