Pay Transparency

As of September 17, 2023, newly enacted Labor Law Section 194-B requires New York State businesses with four or more employees to provide job descriptions and list compensation ranges for designated job opportunities, promotions, and transfers. These ranges can consist of either the minimum and maximum annual salary or the hourly compensation believed to be accurate at the time of posting. Employers must also clearly state if a position is commission-based. Finally, this new law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees or applicants who request this information.

This law underscores New York's commitment to addressing wage disparities and promoting transparency in compensation practices across the state. It ensures that both employees and potential applicants have access to vital compensation information, and empowers them to make informed decisions about their careers.

Please watch this space for future announcements including updated guidance materials or upcoming regulatory activity. If you have a question or comment, please email [email protected].

Any current, prospective, or potential employee or applicant who claims to have experienced a violation of this law can file a complaint with New York State Department of Labor. An organization acting on behalf of a current, prospective, or potential employee, or the recognized collective bargaining agent may also file a complaint.

Anyone who wishes to file a complaint or report a violation of New York State’s Pay Transparency Law may contact the New York State Department of Labor’s Division of Labor Standards. The Division of Labor Standards can be reached by phone at 1-888-52-LABOR, by email at [email protected], or by visiting the nearest labor standards office. A list of our offices is available at: Division of Labor Standard's Offices.  

If you feel you have been subject to discrimination in the hiring process, you can file a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights by an online form available here: NYS DHR Complaint Form.

Any job, promotion or transfer opportunity that will be performed in New York City may also be covered by New York City’s Pay Transparency Law. Any complaint regarding a New York City based opportunity may still be addressed to the New York State Department of Labor. You can also report potential violations to the New York City Commission on Human Rights through an online form available here: CCHR Complaint Form.

You may file a complaint with the Department of Labor if:

You believe your private sector employer with four (4) or more employees did not include a range of pay for all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

AND

You believe that your employer is in violation of Labor Law Section 194-b.

File a Complaint