Ahead of the May 13, 2026, filing deadline, the California Civil Rights Department has released preliminary templates and updated FAQs for the 2025 pay data reporting cycle. Although these simplified templates may still be revised, they highlight new mandatory data fields, including exemption status, employment type, and total annual weeks worked. Read more about these
New York City Adopts New Pay Data Reporting Requirements after Veto Override
On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto, enacting new local laws that significantly expand pay transparency obligations for private employers.
Under the new law, employers with at least 200 employees must report pay data, including demographic and occupational information, on an annual basis following a
Columbus Employers Face New Pay Transparency Rules
The City of Columbus, Ohio, has joined a growing list of jurisdictions adopting pay transparency laws intended to promote pay equity. On November 4, 2025, Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an ordinance that introduces new requirements for employers and restricts salary history inquiries. This ordinance closely mirrors the Cleveland pay transparency law that went into effect
Senate Bill 642 Updates California’s Equal Pay Act
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 642 on October 8, 2025, revising California’s Equal Pay Act. Effective January 1, 2026, the amendments refine key definitions, including “pay scale,” “sex,” and “wages,” and limit the period to obtain relief to six years.
For more details about SB 642, read the full analysis here.
New York City Council Approves Pay Equity Reporting Mandate – Awaiting Mayoral Action
On October 9, 2025, the New York City Council passed amendments to local laws that, if passed, would impose new pay equity reporting obligations on certain private employers and require the city to conduct annual pay equity studies. These measures are designed to identify and address wage disparities based on gender, race, and ethnicity.
Reminder to California Employers about Pay Data Reporting
The 2025 pay data reporting deadline under California law is May 14th. The California Civil Rights Department has published guidance for employers on submitting pay data. For a comprehensive understanding and details on that information, read the full article.
Vermont Latest in Growing List of States to Enact Pay Disclosure Law
Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.704 on June 4, 2024, mandating pay transparency in job postings and advertisements. Effective July 1, 2025, employers with at least five employees must include in any “Vermont job opening” advertisement the compensation or range of compensation for the advertised position.
Why It Matters
The law applies not only to
Understanding Maryland’s New Wage Posting Law: A Guide for Employers
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 of benefits,” and “any other compensation” in all internal and external job postings. This new
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 employer-level workforce demographic and pay data reported by pay band. Users of the dashboard may
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 fines of up to $5,000.
Covered employers should ensure that all employees involved in hiring