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Washington Lawmakers Pass Two Bills Affecting Employer Obligations: What Employers Need to Know

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The Washington State Legislature recently passed two bills affecting Washington employers’ obligations to their job applicants and employees. Read below for more information on these anticipated changes....more

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Pay Transparency – the Netherlands proposes new legislation

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The Directive 2023/970/EC (Directive) aims to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work between men and women through transparency and enforcement mechanisms. The Directive generally applies to all employers and...more

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The Evolution of Equal Pay: Lessons From 9 to 5 — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter explore the classic movie 9 to 5 and its critique of workplace inequities. Joined by wage and hour reporter Daniela Porat from Law360, they share...more

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Washington State Makes Key Changes to Amend Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

On April 22, 2025, the Washington State Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 5408, as amended by the House on April 15, 2025 (“Amended SSB 5408”), making substantial changes to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act related to...more

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New Illinois Labor and Employment-Related Laws Cover E-Verify, ‘Captive Audience Meetings,’ Noncompetition, AI, and More

The Illinois General Assembly had a busy year in 2024 drafting new legislation that was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker and took effect on January 1, 2025. The following article summarizes important legal advancements in...more

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Do or DEI - New Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting and Other Updates

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This month’s update includes plans to significantly expand pay gap reporting, increases in pay rates case law warnings for employers on disciplinary action and holiday pay exposure – and the Competition Regulator’s power to...more

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The Netherlands: Current Situation Regarding the Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive

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Entered into force on June 7, 2023, the European Pay Transparency Directive aims to further close the gender pay gap that still exists in Europe and increase transparency about pay. By way of illustration, in 2024, women in...more

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New Jersey Passes New Pay Transparency Law

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Starting June 1, 2025, employers with ten or more employees within the State of New Jersey will be required to include pay ranges in job postings and provide notice of promotional opportunities to current employees....more

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EU’s Pay Equity Directive: 5 Key Points Employers Need to Know

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Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online. The directive was signed into law in 2023, and...more

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: A Guide to California’s Pay Transparency Laws

Over the last several years, California and other jurisdictions have passed various laws aimed at increasing pay transparency in the workplace. These laws are primarily intended to reduce pay disparities among demographic...more

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New Pay Transparency Laws in Effect in 2025 – What Employers Need to Know

Multistate employers are likely already aware of challenges in tracking and complying with various state and local laws governing pay transparency in the recruitment and hiring process. Now, even as Diversity, Equity, and...more

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2025 Massachusetts Pay Transparency Requirements

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An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency, which has multiple requirements for employers, is bringing significant changes to Massachusetts job markets. Larger employers have an upcoming reporting deadline on February 3,...more

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Key Developments in German Labor and Employment Law for 2025

Labor and employment law in Germany will see a number of important developments in 2025. The Bureaucracy Relief Act IV took effect on January 1; the EU AI Act’s initial provisions on unauthorized AI take effect on February 2;...more

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Portugal’s Authority for Working Conditions Begins New Investigation Action to Ensure Compliance with Equal Pay Requirements

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On January 7, 2025, the Authority for Working Conditions (“ACT”) officially began a new investigation action to verify and ensure legal compliance with the requirements to provide equal pay for men and women....more

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FAR Council Withdraws Proposed Rule on Federal Contractor Pay Requests

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On January 8, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council withdrew its Proposed Rule on Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting (the proposed rule), which was initially introduced in January 2024. This...more

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Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know Before February

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Last July, Massachusetts joined a growing number of states mandating that employers provide pay transparency to employees. The Massachusetts pay transparency law also includes a wage data reporting component that requires...more

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New Jersey Pay Transparency Law Signed Into Law, Effective June 2025

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New Jersey has officially enacted its new pay transparency law, marking a significant move toward promoting greater pay transparency in the workplace....more

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Illinois Law Changes Impact Job Postings, Obligations to Temporary Workers

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) that will require most Illinois employers to provide pay scales and benefits in job postings, and amendments to the Illinois Day and...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from March 2023

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years — and this past...more

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Affirmative Action Update: Challenging the Pay Gap

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According to government studies, last year women overall made approximately 77 cents to the dollar in compensation compared to men. Black women made 64 cents to the dollar. Hispanic women made even less—55 cents to the...more

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