Under the new law, originally sponsored in the Senate by Senator Moriarty and Senator Shirley Turner, employers (with at least 10 employees) must disclose compensation, such as hourly wages and salaries, in job postings. Employers will also be required to make all promotional opportunities known to current employees prior to making a promotion decision.

“Job seekers should have a complete picture of salary and benefits before they apply for a position. Why make people jump through hoops, only to find out at the end that they’re not going to be paid what they think they deserve? This law will prove beneficial to job seekers as well as those looking to hire,” added Senator Moriarty.

Under the law, in job postings, employers would be required to provide a general description of hourly wage or salary, or a range of compensation, in addition to a general description of all benefits that would be offered to a hired applicant.

“Employment compensation is too often shrouded in mystery, enabling favoritism and discrimination,” said Senator Turner. “Requiring transparency is the best way to shine a light on these practices. It may also prevent potentially unlawful practices such as short-changing new hires based on race, gender, immigration status or some other protected class.”

Eight States, including New York and Connecticut, have laws requiring salary range transparency. Employers who fail to comply with the requirements of the bill would be subject to a civil penalty amounting to a fine not to exceed $300 for a first violation, and up to $600 for subsequent violations.