Although New Jersey’s pay transparency requirements went into effect on June 1, the lack of clarity on the scope of the far-reaching law has left employers both in and outside the Garden State unsure of whether they are in compliance. The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) recently published proposed regulations seeking to clarify how the law applies to modern workplace realities, such as remote work, third-party recruiters, and multi-state operations. The proposed regulations also provide details on what must be included in job postings. Here’s what employers need to know about New Jersey’s pay transparency law and the proposed regulations, as well as four compliance steps you can take now.
Summary of the Proposed Rules
Since June 1, New Jersey’s Pay and Benefit Transparency Act (NJPBTA) has required covered employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in job listings and for promotional opportunities. On September 15, the NJDOL proposed rules to clarify these requirements. The NJDOL will finalize the regulations after the 60-day comment period, which ends on November 14. The regulations will become effective after the NJDOL publishes a notice of adoption. Read on for the key takeaways.
Who is Covered?
The NJPBTA applies broadly to employers that:
The proposed rules answer questions that many employers located...
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