PAY TRANSPARENCY: THE LAW IN JERSEY CITY
In an effort to promote fairness and equity in the workplace, Jersey City has enacted a Pay Transparency law. Employers in Jersey City with 5 or more employees – whether those employees are on staff or independent contractors – must inform job seekers of pay and benefits in all job postings - print or digital.
The penalty for non-compliance of the law is a fine of up to $2,000.
WHAT MUST EVERY JOB POSTING LIST?
- Minimum and maximum base salary or hourly wage
- Job benefits being offered
* Municipal Code
§148-4.1 as amended by municipal ordinance number
22-045