Local Law "E" (which took effect in February, 2023) was first introduced in May, 2022. The law is an amendment to the Albany County Omnibus Human Rights Law, banning employers from advertising a job, promotion or transfer opportunity "without stating the minimum and maximum salary or hourly wage for such position in such advertisement." This law does not apply to temporary employment opportunities.
In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S9427A, reflecting a pay transparency law in New York state, similar to the one that recently took effect in Albany County. This law is slated to take effect in September, 2023.
Employers in both the State of New York and Albany County are encouraged to review both Local Law "E" and Senate Bill S9427A to determine if and how these terms will impact internal hiring practices and policies.
Posted: June 16, 2023