Category: Pay Equity

The Details about New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law 

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Law, which took effect on June 1, 2025, introduces new requirements for compensation transparency in one of the country’s most densely employed states. In a state with one of the nation’s largest number of workers, here’s what it means for employers.  Key aspects of the law include:  Covered Employers: The […]

Written by on July 8, 2025

Pay Fairness in the United States: Strategic Imperatives for Modern Organizations

Pay fairness has emerged as a critical business imperative across American organizations, driven by legislative changes, evolving workforce expectations, and competitive talent markets. As pay transparency laws expand nationwide and employees demand equitable compensation practices, organizations must prioritize fair pay strategies to maintain competitive advantage, ensure legal compliance, and build sustainable workforce relationships.  The Current […]

Written by on June 28, 2025

Breaking Down the Difference between Pay Transparency and Pay Equity

Both are related, but carry distinct concepts that address different aspects of fair compensation. Pay Transparency   Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing compensation details—like salary ranges and pay structures—to improve visibility and accountability within organizations. It’s about making pay data accessible and understandable to employees and job candidates. This includes requirements like posting […]

Written by on June 3, 2025

Compensation Software: Strategic Technology for Modern HR Excellence

Compensation software has become a critical part of modern compensation strategy, helping organizations move beyond administrative tasks to make smarter, data-driven decisions. As pay transparency laws expand and talent competition intensifies, HR professionals require sophisticated technology platforms to manage complex compensation decisions, ensure legal compliance, and maintain a competitive advantage. This article examines how compensation […]

Written by on May 13, 2025

Organizational Pay Analysis: Strategic Foundation for HR Excellence and Budget Optimization

Comprehensive pay analysis has become a critical organizational capability for modern HR professionals navigating complex talent markets, regulatory requirements, and budget constraints. Systematic pay analysis supports data-driven HR decisions. It helps organizations plan compensation budgets efficiently, retain top talent, and stay compliant with evolving regulations. This piece from the LaborIQ team, examines how strategic pay analysis transforms […]

Written by on February 14, 2025

What SB 1162 Pay Transparency Legislation Means for Your Organization

In September 2022, new pay transparency legislation was passed in California, known as SB1162. It becomes effective Jan. 1, 2023. This new bill sets a precedent for greater pay transparency in California and beyond. The Californian Equal Pay Act already requires firms to provide equal payments for similar roles, permitting the open disclosure of salaries to […]

Written by on December 22, 2022

Proactive Steps to Prepare for New Pay Transparency Laws

The movement toward pay transparency is accelerating. For those who haven’t stumbled across the phrase, “pay transparency,” it refers to an employer’s choice/responsibility to display a salary range with their job postings. This openly informs candidates, employees and colleagues about their company’s stance on compensation. In the past, salaries were rarely advertised – especially in […]

Written by on July 1, 2022