Penalties, Pay Transparency, Regulatory Requirements

Washington State Doubles Down On Pay Equity

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA on 9/4/2025

Washington State has been at the forefront of pay equity legislation, and recent amendments to its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), which take effect on July 27, 2025, introduce significant changes for employers. These...more

City of Cleveland to Enact New Pay Transparency Requirement

Berkshire on 5/27/2025

Starting October 27, 2025 the city of Cleveland, OH will require private employers that employ at least 15 people within the city, as well as any employment agency acting on behalf of the employer, to provide salary ranges on...more

France Moves to Reform Gender Equality Index by 2027: What Companies Need to Know

Morgan Lewis on 5/23/2025

The French government has confirmed a complete overhaul of the Gender Equality Index to comply with European Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency, which will be implemented in full by 2027. The introduction of seven new...more

Ohio Enacts New Paystub Protection Act

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 3/27/2025

The Ohio General Assembly recently enacted HB 106, which has been signed by Governor DeWine, providing employees with the right to a written or electronic paystub. Effective April 9, 2025, employers in Ohio will be required...more

Illinois Pay Transparency Requirements Arrive

Perkins Coie on 1/22/2025

New pay transparency requirements took effect January 1, 2025, in Illinois. Under amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (the Act), employers must now include in any job posting for covered roles the...more

Illinois Joins the Growing List of States With New Pay Transparency Laws

Perkins Coie on 9/15/2023

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law HB 3129, an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act that changes how employers can advertise for position openings in Illinois, on August 11, 2023. The amendment goes into effect January...more