Impact of Pay Transparency

What is happening? Studies tell us that salary transparency with laws prohibiting companies from asking an applicant about their current or previous pay can narrow the pay gap.

Why is this important? Women and BIPOC persons most often receive low ball offers. Critics say pay transparency lowers men’s salaries and others say the laws encourage less hiring.

How will this be important? 17 states have pay transparency rules. More states are considering pay transparency requirements, and some cities like New York City.

Route Fifty | Pay Transparency Laws Raise Women’s Salaries (and Slightly Lower Men’s)