A Growing Trend in State Legislation
There has been a sharp increase in state 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.
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 turnover for employers who embrace pay transparency.
Of US population currently living in jurisdictions where pay transparency is required by law.
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 requirements
- Ensure a quality employee and applicant experience with accurate job posting requirements
- Strengthen company-wide transparency policies with easy-to-access details for each location’s laws
- 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 level. Each year, more and more jurisdictions follow suit by passing laws of their own, complicating the jobs of HR departments – especially those at large employers with multiple locations.
This interactive map offers a detailed 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.