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The Push For Pay Transparency - New Laws in 2023

How Employment Attorneys Can Navigate Pay Transparency Laws to Ensure Compliance and Fair Pay Practices for their Clients

Created bySteven Kelly
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(142 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Sep 13, 2023
The Push For Pay Transparency - New Laws in 2023

What You'll Learn

check_circleEvaluate the impact of specific state pay transparency laws, such as those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and Rhode Island, on employers and employees.
check_circleIdentify the potential concerns and challenges that employees and employers may face with pay transparency laws, and suggest ways to address these issues.
check_circleAdvise employers on how to comply with pay transparency laws and provide guidance on what information they must disclose and when they must disclose it.
check_circleAdvise employees on their rights under pay transparency laws, including their right to request and receive information about compensation and their protection against retaliation for discussing pay with their colleagues.
check_circleDevelop strategies for resolving disputes that may arise between employers and employees over pay transparency issues.
check_circleStay current on new and evolving pay transparency laws and regulations, and advise clients on how to adjust their policies and practices accordingly.

About This Course

Course Focus Areas

The course covers two areas of employment:

  • The hiring process
  • Current employment

Employment attorneys will learn about the differences between federal and state laws, including:

  • Coverage
  • Compensation definitions
  • Employee request vs. employer disclosure

State-by-State Breakdown

Attorneys will also gain insights into pay transparency laws in various states, such as:

  • California
  • Colorado
  • New York
  • Washington
  • Rhode Island

California

The course provides a detailed overview of California's pay transparency laws, including:

  • The Equal Pay Act
  • Recordkeeping requirements

Colorado

Employment attorneys will also learn about Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, and how it:

  • Prohibits employers from seeking the wage history of a prospective employee
  • Prohibits relying on wage history to determine a wage rate

New York

The course also covers:

  • New York's salary history ban
  • How employers must provide a range of compensation for a position upon request
  • Pay transparency efforts in New York City, which may serve as a model for future legislation in other states
  • The broader scope of New York State pay transparency laws

Compliance Challenges and Employee Concerns

The course delves into:

  • The impact of pay transparency laws on hiring practices
  • Challenges employers may face in complying with these laws
  • Concerns such as: Employees always being considered for the lowest salary range, animosity between coworkers and discomfort discussing pay or salary information.

 

Employer Tactics and Compliance

Attorneys will gain insights into ways employers may try to circumvent pay transparency laws, such as:

  • Claiming exemptions based on their location
  • Claiming exemptions based on the location of their workers

Course Summary

In summary, this course provides employment attorneys with a comprehensive understanding of:

  • Pay transparency laws
  • Their impact
  • How to comply with them

By the end of this course, attorneys will be better equipped to advise their clients on how to navigate the complex world of pay transparency laws and promote fair and equal pay in the workplace.

Topics Include

  • Introduction to pay transparency laws
  • Understanding California's pay transparency laws
  • Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
  • New York's pay transparency laws
  • Impact of pay transparency laws on hiring practices
  • Addressing concerns and navigating potential issues
  • Ways employers may try to circumvent pay transparency laws
  • Impact of pay transparency laws on existing employees
  • Best practices for ensuring compliance with pay transparency laws

Your Instructors

Steven Kelly
Steven Kelly

Senior Counsel at ZFF | Lecturer on Municipal Labor Policy

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Nonprofit attorney with administrative, operational, and budget expertise. Former criminal and civil prosecutor. Lecturer and public speaker on municipal labor policy, including government theory and actions on how best to protect vulnerable workers. Represented the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in criminal cases before the Quincy District Court, Woburn District Court, and Massachusetts Appeals Court. Represented the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection in civil cases before the New York State Supreme Court and the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. Testified before the New York City Council while serving as Associate Commissioner of NYC's Office of Labor Policy and Standards, including on proposed legislation to protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Admitted to practice law in New York, Massachusetts, and California.

Nicole Pettes
Nicole Pettes

PODCAST HOST | LEARNFORMULA

Nicole Pettes is a highly experienced podcast host known for her engaging interview style and ability to draw out the best in her guests. She has hosted a diverse range of podcasts and video interviews that explore a wide variety of topics. Currently, Nicole is a Video Podcast Host with Learn Formula, where she contributes to their professional education series. She also hosts the Anxious & Ambitious podcast, which explores personal growth and mental health, and co-hosts the Podcast Guesting For Profit, which helps entrepreneurs and podcasters succeed as podcast guests.

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