As employers move into the new year, it’s clear that 2023 will bring no shortage of change to the employment law landscape—as everything from the pandemic to tech advances bring new and increasingly complex legal dimensions into HR’s purview. Houston-based Nandini Sane, an associate in labor and employment with Cozen O’Connor, offers five areas employers need to keep focused on this year.
Expansion of pay transparency laws
One of the most significant legal trends affecting employers across the country has been the expansion of pay transparency laws, which generally require organizations to disclose prospective salary or salary ranges in job postings. Specific obligations and penalties for each of these laws vary by state and location, according to Sane.
Since the start of this year, California, Rhode Island and Washington have became the latest jurisdictions to enact pay transparency laws.
“This trend is likely to continue as other states and locations pass similar laws,” Sane says. “Prior to posting any job, employers should closely review the postings and the applicable laws to ensure compliance.”
Brandon Weber, CEO at Nava Benefits also recently told HRE employers should consider being more transparent about the true value of their total rewards, not just salary.
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