Pay transparency laws rolling out across US, trigger disputes over wage disparities | Video
Pay transparency laws are rolling out across the US, including in states such as California and Washington, and in New York City – echoing similar legislation in countries like Denmark and Belgium. These laws make it compulsory for employers to post salary ranges alongside certain job offers. While some advocates argue these laws could tackle inequality in the workplace, some warn they could foster conflict among workers - or even bring wages down. Sally Patterson reports from New York.
Pay transparency laws are rolling out across the US, including in states such as California and Washington, and in New York City – echoing similar legislation in countries like Denmark and Belgium. These laws make it compulsory for employers to post salary ranges alongside certain job offers. While some advocates argue these laws could tackle inequality in the workplace, some warn they could foster conflict among workers - or even bring wages down. Sally Patterson reports from New York.