State's new "Transparency Law" levels playing field for all employees

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a historic "Pay Transparency" law in New York State requiring employers to list salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions. Legislation S.9427-A/A.10477 is being hailed as an important first step in establishing pay equity for women and people of color — groups that have historically been paid less than their white male co-workers. "In order for New York to continue being the best place to work, we must create the best protections for our workers — and this legislation will help do exactly that," Gov. Hochul said in a Dec. 21 news release. "This historic measure will usher in a new era of fairness and transparency for New York's workforce and will be a critical tool in our efforts to end pervasive pay gaps for women and people of color." Legislation S.9427-A/A.10477 establishes a pay transparency law in New York State, requiring employers to list salary ranges in advertisements or postings for job opportunities and promotions. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women made 83 cents for every dollar made by men in 2020; these disparities are even greater among Black women (64 cents) and Hispanic women (57 cents). The disclosures required by this law will empower workers with critical information, reduce discriminatory wage-setting and hiring practices, and help level the playing field for all workers.

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State's new "Transparency Law" levels playing field for all employees

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