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
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 Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, which, among other things, requires private employers, regardless of size
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 to post the expected salary range in its job postings. >>Learn more here.
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 to the state Civil Rights Department (CRD) as part of its efforts to advance
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 Opinion (INFO) #9A provides CDLE’s official opinions, expectations, and examples for employer compliance with the
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 to address concerns and perceptions regarding income disparities. Read more.