About the Course
Introduction
This CLE webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the ever-increasing state and local pay transparency laws that are currently enacted as well as legislation that is soon to take effect. The panel will discuss the varied jurisdictional requirements and offer best practices for assisting employer clients with compliance.
Description
Nationwide, an ever-increasing number of states and municipalities have enacted pay transparency laws, with additional jurisdictions considering this type of legislation. Pay transparency laws require covered employers to disclose certain compensation information to employees and/or the public and the requirements vary greatly by jurisdiction.
Depending on the jurisdiction, required disclosures may include salaries, bonuses, stock options, commission structures, potential promotional opportunities and wages associated with the promotion, and wage ranges within departments. The definitions of covered employers vary, as well as under what circumstances the information is to be disclosed. Additionally, certain laws impose record-keeping and reporting requirements, and penalties may be steep.
Since pay transparency laws vary greatly, counsel should understand the current state of pay transparency laws so that they may assist employers, particularly those with employees in multiple states, with their compliance challenges.
Listen as our expert panel provides a comprehensive overview of notable state and local pay transparency laws and offers best practices for compliance.
Presented By
Mr. Giarratano is an associate in the Melville, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on preparing affirmative action plans for federal contractors and defending federal contractors in audits by the United States Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Recognized as a national resource on pay equity strategy and pay transparency compliance, Mr. Patrick integrates legal analysis, statistical rigor, and practical HR insight to help employers navigate evolving requirements and strengthen workforce decision-making. His work emphasizes privilege-protected analyses designed to reduce risk and support defensible employment practices. Mr. Patrick manages national client relationships, coordinating across legal, HR, and analytics functions to deliver consistent, scalable solutions. He also advises employers on internal investigations, compliance certifications, and Colorado employment laws, helping organizations anticipate and address risk before it escalates. Mr. Patrick co-leads the firm’s Workplace Analytics & Preventive Strategies group, which drives the firm’s pay equity, artificial intelligence, reorganizations, and related data-driven practices. He is also a core member of the firm’s Corporate Diversity Counseling and Government Contractor practices.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- Introduction: increasing pay transparency legislation
- Notable state/local pay transparency laws and varying requirements
- California
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- Nevada
- New York
- New York City
- Others
- Pending legislation
- Employer impact
- Multistate employer challenges
- Best practices for compliance
The panel will review these and other important considerations:
- What is the purpose of pay transparency laws?
- What states and municipalities currently have pay transparency laws of which counsel should be aware?
- What states have pay transparency laws going into effect soon? What states are considering this legislation?
- What are some notable differences in requirements by jurisdiction?
- What are best practices for compliance for multistate employers?
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