As we wrote here and as you probably have seen all over the news, New York City has passed a law requiring employers to include salary ranges in job postings.
The City’s Commission on Human Rights has just issued much-needed guidance on the new law. That guidance answers some questions but not all. Here is a summary:
What is the effective date? The law will take effect on May 15. By that date, employers must include a “good faith” salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity that it advertises.
Which employers are covered? All employers who have four or more employees are covered by the law. The four employees do not need to work in the same location. Nor do they do all have to work in the City. As long as one employee works in the City, the employer is covered.
Which workers are covered? Full-time employees, part-time employees, interns, domestic workers, and independent contractors are all covered by the law.
Does it apply to employment agencies and temporary help firms? Employment agencies are covered by the law, regardless of their size. The law does not apply to temporary help firms but does apply to employers who work with temporary help firms.
Which job listings are covered? Any advertisement for a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity performed in whole or in part in one of the five boroughs of the City (Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island)â”whether from an office, in the field, or remotely from the employee’s homeâ...
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