A Growing Trend in State Pay Transparency Laws
There has been a sharp increase in states enacting pay transparency laws in recent years, a trend that will likely continue for the foreseeable future.
Why Pay Transparency
Cents per dollar earned, on average, by minority workers for every dollar made by white workers, according to the US Department of labor
Cents per dollar earned, on average, by women for every dollar made by their male counterparts, according to the US Census Bureau.
Cents per dollar earned, on average, by LGBTQ+ workers for every dollar made by heterosexual workers, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
The Result
Of US workers are more likely to apply to a job if the pay range is listed in the job posting.*
Reduction in employee intent to leave for employers who embrace pay transparency.*
Of US population projected to live in jurisdictions where pay transparency is required by 2026.*
Multi-Location Pay Transparency: From Complex to Clarity
Pay Transparency laws are adding a new layer of complexity to managing compensation. With the push in recent years for greater workplace equity, many states, counties, and cities have introduced pay transparency laws, requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings and provide pay information upon request. GovDocs' new pay transparency solution will help your organization:
- Simplify the research process needed to understand each location’s pay transparency and salary history requirements
- Ensure a quality employee and applicant experience with accurate job posting requirements
- Build equitable pay practices across your organization by implementing laws specific to your location
Pay transparency laws are a growing trend in employment law, especially at the state and local levels. Each year, more and more jurisdictions follow suit by passing laws of their own, complicating the hiring process for HR departments – especially those at large employers with multiple locations.
This interactive map offers a look at statewide pay transparency laws for every state, including laws that have passed but are not yet in effect. States that have local pay transparency laws at one or more locations are also included.