In today’s competitive job market, employers seek new ways to attract and retain top talent while also maintaining a fair and inclusive environment. A company’s pay transparency continues to be a fundamental part of that equation.  

Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois will require enhanced pay transparency requirements. These changes align Illinois with a growing trend across the U.S. aimed at promoting pay transparency in hiring practices. Here's a breakdown of what this means for employers.

Maryland's new wage transparency law (SB 525/HB 649) is in force as of October 1, 2024 and requires all public and private employers to include detailed compensation information in all job postings, internal and external. The law covers positions performed at least partially in Maryland, including remote and hybrid roles. There is no minimum employee requirement for coverage under this law. OutSolve offers a helpful Maryland Pay Equity Checklist (see below) to assist you in complying with this new law.

Imagine stumbling upon your current job being advertised online with a juicier paycheck than yours. That's exactly what happened to one woman in New York City last year. She saw a role very similar to hers on LinkedIn, but with a higher salary, and thought, "Why not apply?"