Pay transparency as a step toward equity and hiring

The end of December 2021 was a busy time, so you would be forgiven if you missed the news amidst the holiday rush and COVID-19 headlines that New York City passed a bill requiring employers to post salary ranges in job listings. Passed by the New York City Council with a decisive vote of 41 to 7, the bill is set to go into effect in April 2022. This move toward pay transparency means employers could be fined or have a lawsuit filed against them if they do not comply.

In a statement to Insider, Manhattan Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, co-sponsor of the bill, said, “Every New Yorker should have the right to determine whether they will be able to support themselves and their family when they apply for a job. It’s time to level the playing field and restore some dignity to New Yorkers seeking employment.”