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31 May, 2023
For many employers, the introduction of Salary Transparency has been tricky to navigate. Many organizations are uncertain about what its introduction means for them regardless of their location.
If you’re feeling the same way, keep reading for our guide on how to navigate Salary Transparency in New York City and California:
- The differences between the laws in each state
- Advice for what steps employers in New York, California and beyond should be taking in order to navigate the Salary Transparency Laws
- Salary guidelines for the states of New York and California
When was the Salary Transparency Law introduced?
New York City introduced the Salary Transparency Law on November 1st, 2022 ahead of the state of California, which introduced its own version on January 1st, 2023. Similar laws exist in the states of:
It's expected that more states will follow once lawmakers have seen Salary Transparency in action and have a better understanding of how it will impact businesses.
What is Salary Transparency?
The introduction of the Salary Transparency Law has made it unlawful for businesses to post a job advertisement for a role based in the states or cities that have introduced the law without including a minimum and maximum salary. Vacancies must cite a lower and upper band, as averages will not be sufficient. If the salary is fixed and there is no flexibility around salary, both bands can be identical.
