As summertime hits, the legislative sessions typically slow down. As a result, there weren’t many updates during the month of June, but here are the highlights –– which finally include some news coming out of Europe.
Washington, D.C.
Beginning June 30, 2024, employers with at least one employee working in Washington, D.C. (not including federal or district employees) must comply with B25-0194.
Specifically, it states that qualified employers must post the minimum to maximum salary/hourly pay that the employer, in good faith, believes they will pay for a role in all job postings (including postings for promotions or transfers). These employers will be required to disclose the existence of any healthcare benefits as well. Employers will also be banned from asking candidates about their salary history.
It is unclear whether this law will require employers posting remote roles to comply. It’s likely that employers with one or more employees in Washington, D.C. who post remote roles will be required to comply.
New Jersey
The New Jersey Legislature has recently made some progress toward passing its pay transparency laws, A4151 and S2310.
If passed, employers with 10 or more employees (over 20 calendar weeks of the year) that do business, employ persons, or take applications for employment in New Jersey must post a salary/hourly range and a general description of benefits.
As these bills progress, we will be sure to share updates.
U.K. updates
The U.K. held their elections on July 4, 2024. As predicted, the Labour Party declared victory –– which holds significant potential for policy changes, especially when it comes to closing the U.K.’s 14.3% gender pay gap. Newly elected Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated during her campaign that, if elected, she vows to “close the gender pay gap once and for all.”
As more information becomes available, we will be sure to share updates..
We are still keeping an eye on proposed pay transparency laws in the following states in 2024:
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
Payscale will be closely following the progress of these bills.
