Washington State's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), also known as Senate Bill 571, came into effect on January 1, 2023. The law aims to promote wage transparency and mitigate gender pay disparities. In the brief period since its implementation, a noteworthy number of lawsuits have been filed against non-compliant companies.

OutSolve is pleased to share that our own pay equity expert participated in this year’s HR.com report on the state of pay equity. The report compiles, examines, and analyzes responses from HR professionals from every industry worldwide, mostly from North America. 

Employers are increasingly disclosing pay ranges now based on new pay transparency laws. Though not required in all states, many employers including CPA firms, are using the pay transparency practice to attract and retain talent.

Hawaii is the latest state to require disclosure of wage or salary pay ranges in job listings.

The Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act further defines and clarifies the difference between career progression and job opportunities.

Current research shows belief in the significance of pay equity initiatives but points to the absence of leadership and lack of transparency as roadblocks 

NJ Temporary Workers’ Bill establishes guidelines for temporary help service firms and third-party clients to ensure workers receive equal pay.

In March 2023, Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced two bills addressing pay - the Salary Transparency Act and the Pay Equity for All Act of 2023.