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Relief from Steep Pay Transparency Penalties for Businesses in Washington State

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In welcome news for the business community and a shining example of bipartisan cooperation, the Washington State Legislature has almost unanimously passed an amendment to its pay transparency law that led to hundreds of class...more

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Washington State Makes Key Changes to Amend Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

On April 22, 2025, the Washington State Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 5408, as amended by the House on April 15, 2025 (“Amended SSB 5408”), making substantial changes to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act related to...more

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Washington Legislature Approves Prospective Notice and Cure Period for Wage Transparency Claims

Washington's Legislature finally took steps to help employers and mitigate against the unanticipated and harsh effects of Washington's job posting requirements that went into effect in January 2023. Late Tuesday night, the...more

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EU Pay Transparency Directive: Ireland Joins the Frontrunners 

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As the June 2026 deadline for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive looms ever closer, Ireland has become the fourth EU member state to take steps towards transposing some of the requirements of the...more

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EU’s Pay Equity Directive: 5 Key Points Employers Need to Know

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Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online. The directive was signed into law in 2023, and...more

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The Pay Transparency Laws to Know in 2025 in the United States and Beyond

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It was once considered impolite to discuss salary in the workplace. Now, thanks to shifting workplace standards and social media, open conversations about pay have become the norm worldwide. Employees frequently share their...more

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Illinois Pay Transparency Requirements Arrive

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New pay transparency requirements took effect January 1, 2025, in Illinois. Under amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (the Act), employers must now include in any job posting for covered roles the...more

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Important Update for Massachusetts Employers: February 1, 2025 Wage Data Reporting Deadline

Earlier this year, Massachusetts enacted a new law entitled an Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency (the “Act”). Under the Act, employers must disclose certain salary and wage information in job postings and...more

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UPDATE: FAR Council Proposals Withdrawn

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In January 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) proposed a rule that would One year later on January 8, 2025, the FAR Council has withdrawn their proposed rule....more

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Ensuring Compliance With Pay Transparency Laws in 2025

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As 2025 begins, multistate employers should be aware of several states where employers will now be required to include salary ranges in job postings. In 2025, new pay transparency laws will take effect in five states:...more

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Proposed rule on federal contractor salary information requests, comp information on job postings is withdrawn

On January 8th, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council withdrew a proposed rule that would have (1) prohibited federal government contractors and subcontractors from requesting or using compensation history in the hiring...more

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FAR Council Withdraws Proposed Contractor Pay Inquiry and Transparency Rule

Effective as of January 8, 2025, the FAR Council has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have limited federal contractors from seeking and considering information about job applicants’ compensation history and required...more

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Ontario Announces Effective Dates for Job Posting and Pay Transparency, and Employment Information Requirements

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The Ontario government recently announced January 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new pay transparency requirements in relation to publicly advertised job postings under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the...more

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Complying with Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law: Part 1 – The Basics

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Beginning January 1, 2025, Illinois employers with 15 or more employees will be required to comply with new pay transparency requirements under an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act. We will be exploring the requirements...more

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Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law: Part 2 – Coverage

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The new pay transparency requirements under the Illinois Equal Pay Act apply to all employers with 15 or more employees. This figure includes all employees, full- or part-time, within or outside of Illinois....more

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Illinois Employers: Prepare for New Pay Transparency Requirements

On January 1, 2025, amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will add Illinois to the list of states requiring employers to align with pay transparency and promotion posting requirements. Most employers in Illinois will be...more

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New Trends in Pay Transparency

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So-called ‘equal pay lawsuits’ are becoming more frequent in Germany. The application of a simplified burden of proof to claims under the Wage Transparency Act by case law makes it difficult for employers to refute an alleged...more

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The State(s) of Pay Transparency

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Pay transparency has been a major subject of interest for the states in the last few years. While there is no federal law regarding pay transparency that affects all organizations, there are many different laws that various...more

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Illinois Department of Labor Provides Guidance to Pay Transparency Requirements

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On November 22, 2024, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) posted long awaited guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to respond to inquiries the Department has received regarding amendments to the Equal...more

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Update: Governor Murphy Signs NJ Pay Transparency Legislation

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On November 18, 2024, Governor Murphy signed into law pay transparency legislation, Senate Bill 2310, which will require employers to include a pay range in job postings and provide notice of promotional opportunities to...more

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An Overview of New Jersey’s New Pay Transparency Legislation for Employers

On November 18, 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law new pay transparency requirements. The legislation, which makes New Jersey the latest state to embrace pay transparency by requiring employers to include...more

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New Jersey’s New Compensation Disclosure Law: What Employers Need to Know

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On November 18, 2024, Governor Murphy signed a law which will require New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees to disclose certain compensation benefit information in job advertisements....more

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Illinois’s New Pay Transparency Requirements Effective January 1, 2025

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Originally enacted in 2003, the Illinois Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) has undergone several amendments over the years to strengthen its provisions and promote fair pay practices across the state. As we first described last year,...more

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10 Key Takeaways for Employers on New Illinois Pay Transparency in Job Posting Law

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The long-awaited frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) governing the state’s new pay transparency in job posting requirements were published on Nov. 22, 2024. The FAQs further clarify...more

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New Jersey Passes Pay Transparency Law

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On November 18, 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law SB2310, which will require employers with 10 or more employees to disclose certain compensation and benefit information in job advertisements. The law will...more

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