New York City was a pioneer in local pay transparency regulations, setting a precedent for cities and states across the U.S. As of November 2022, its law requires employers to list salary ranges in job descriptions for positions within the five boroughs. For companies hiring in NYC, effortless compliance is crucial for attracting talent and avoiding penalties.
Key Requirements of New York City Pay Transparency Law:
- Salary Range in Job Descriptions: As of November 2022, the New York City pay transparency law requires employers to list the salary range (minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation) in job descriptions for all advertised job openings, promotions, and transfer opportunities that would be performed in New York City.
- “Good Faith” Range: The stated salary range must be what the employer “in good faith” believes to be accurate at the time of the advertisement.
- Application to Remote Roles: The requirement applies to remote roles if the employee would be working from New York City.
- No Retaliation: Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees or applicants who inquire about or discuss compensation.
How Datapeople Helps You Comply with New York City’s Law:
Datapeople’s platform is designed to streamline compliance with local pay transparency laws like New York City’s, ensuring your job posts are both effective and legally sound.
- Automated Pay Range Prompts: Datapeople can be configured to automatically prompt you to include the required salary range when creating a job post for New York City-based roles, ensuring no essential details are missed for this specific municipality.
- Location-Specific Guidance: The system provides guidance tailored to local regulations, helping you understand what precise information needs to be included in your NYC job postings.
- Consistency and Clarity: Datapeople helps standardize the presentation of salary information across all your job postings, ensuring it’s clear, consistent, and in good faith.
- Reduced Risk: By guiding your team through the disclosure process, Datapeople helps reduce the risk of non-compliance and associated fines, protecting your employer brand in New York City.
By integrating Datapeople into your hiring workflow, you can confidently navigate New York City’s pay transparency landscape, attract a more informed applicant pool, and maintain a compliant and equitable hiring process.
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