Summary Guide
Notable Legislative Trends in Pay Equity Laws in the Private Sector

by E. Meaghan Clayton & Kristin Jones Pierre

Overview of Notable Legislative Trends in Pay Equity Laws in the Private Sector

Pay Equity Laws By State
A chart covering state statutes and their provisions, including:

• Salary History Ban
• Expanded Protected Classes Beyond Gender
• Comparators Permitted Outside Same Establishment
• "Substantially Similar" Work
• Pay Transparency
• Audit Safe Harbor or Certification
• Narrowed Defenses
• Applicant or Employee Pay Notice
• Pay Data Reporting Obligations for Private Employers