New York State Enacts Pay Transparency Law

On December 21, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York State Pay Transparency Law (PTL), which adds a new § 194-b to the New York State Labor Law (NYSLL).  When the PTL becomes effective on September 17, 2023, it will require covered employers to disclose the salary range and job description for any job, promotion or transfer opportunity that can or will be performed, at least in part, in New York State.  In enacting this new law, New York State joins the states of California and Washington and several localities around the country, including New York City, in requiring employers to disclose wage information.  Employers should be familiar with the details of the new law listed below and be ready to comply with it.      

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