, joining a growing list of states, counties and cities where employers are required by law to publicize their salary ranges to job candidates.
Other laws state a job-seeker is entitled to the pay range at certain points of the hiring process, like during a first interview or when they get an offer. In some cases, candidates can request this information, while in others, the hiring manager must proactively provide it. These types of laws are enforced in Connecticut; Maryland; Nevada; Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio; and Rhode Island.
"It's important to note that the House is currently controlled by Republicans, so personally, I'm not very optimistic about the bill being passed before the end of this year," Seikaly says."However, this feeling will change if the Democrats control the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the White House, as it presents strong chances of a national pay transparency law enactment.
Transparent pay policies are especially gaining momentum among businesses that operate in multiple states, says Joy Rosenquist, a shareholder at Littler, a labor and employment law firm. A company based in New York City that has offices across the U.S. is likely to enact a sweeping pay transparency policy, even if they don't have to in certain offices, she says.