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What You Need to Know about the Wage Transparency Law in Washington, DC
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What do employers and employees need to know about Washington, DC's new wage transparency law?
Valerie Teachout, an attorney at The Spiggle Law Firm, joins us to discuss the key points of the wage transparency law recently signed by Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The new law requires that any employers in the district with at least one employee must provide information on salaries. Employers must provide the minimum and the maximum projected salary or hourly pay in all job listings and position description advertisements. This applies to internal promotions, internal transfers, and external advertisements. In addition to posting the information on the salary, the employer must also include information about health care benefits.
The second component of this new law is that employers will be prohibited from screening prospective employees based on their wage history. Until now, it’s been common for interviewers to ask the job candidate, “What did you make at your last position?” Not anymore.
This law empowers employees by providing essential information about salaries and benefits. By prohibiting the inquiry about wage history, the law seeks to address the systemic issue of pay inequity, particularly concerning gender-based disparities. Job applicants can negotiate compensation based on the true value of the position rather than being unfairly influenced by their previous salaries.
Wage transparency laws can change the employment landscape significantly, promoting fairness, equity, and empowerment for employers and employees. As these laws evolve and expand across jurisdictions, businesses must stay informed and adapt to the new requirements.
Employees and job seekers should also stay informed of these changes to benefit from a more transparent and equitable process when seeking new job opportunities or pursuing internal promotions.
Key Takeaways
(00:00) Introduction and Break Down the New Wage Transparency Law in Washington, DC
(03:21) Impact on Prospective Employees
(05:32) Scope of the Law and Comparison to Other States
(07:07) Preparing for the Law to Go into Effect on June 30, 2024
(08:49) Enforcement and Penalties
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