NYC Pay Data Reporting

NYC Pay Data Reporting Law

United States

RET-US-NY-PAYDTA-2025

Effective: December 4, 2025
In Force(In Force)
RegulationPay Data CollectionPay Gap ReportingEnforcement & Remedies

The New York City Pay Data Reporting Law, enacted in December 2025, mandates that private employers with over 200 employees in NYC annually submit detailed pay data, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and sex, to a designated city agency. Modeled after EEOC EEO-1 Component 2 reports, this regulation aims to identify and address systemic pay disparities. A companion law requires the agency to analyze this data, conduct citywide pay equity studies, and propose action plans to the Mayor and City Council, fostering greater transparency and accountability in compensation practices.

Overview

The New York City Pay Data Reporting Law, enacted through the override of a mayoral veto on December 4, 2025, represents a significant legislative effort to combat systemic pay disparities within the city. This landmark regulation, comprising Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A, mandates that large private employers operating within New York City annually submit detailed pay data to a designated city agency. The primary purpose of this law is to enhance pay equity by requiring transparency in compensation practices, thereby enabling the identification and addressing of wage gaps based on gender, race, and ethnicity. It builds upon a growing national movement towards greater pay transparency and accountability, positioning New York City at the forefront of local jurisdictions implementing robust pay equity measures. This proactive approach aims to shift from reactive, complaint-driven enforcement to a systemic, data-informed strategy for achieving equitable pay outcomes.

Historically, efforts to address pay inequity have often relied on individual complaints or broader anti-discrimination statutes, which, while important, have not fully eradicated persistent wage gaps. The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law shifts this paradigm by introducing a proactive, systemic approach. By requiring employers to report aggregate pay data, the law aims to shed light on potential disparities that might otherwise remain hidden, fostering a more equitable compensation environment. This initiative is a direct response to persistent wage gaps, particularly those affecting women and people of color, which have been documented across various industries and have significant economic and social consequences. The legislation was championed by the New York City Council, which recognized the need for more comprehensive data to effectively tackle these entrenched issues and drive meaningful change.

Key innovations of this law include its mandatory annual reporting structure, which is explicitly modeled after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) EEO-1 Component 2 Reports from 2017 and 2018. This requires employers to categorize employees into specific salary bands by demographic characteristics, providing a granular view of compensation. Furthermore, a companion law mandates that the designated city agency analyze this submitted data to conduct citywide pay equity studies, identify disparities, and propose concrete action plans to the Mayor and the Speaker of the City Council. This analytical and recommendation component is crucial, as it moves beyond mere data collection to actively inform policy and drive corrective measures, making the law a powerful tool for promoting genuine pay equity across the city's diverse workforce and ensuring accountability for employers.

Definitions

While the specific legislative text for Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A is not fully available in the provided snippets, the context of the law, modeled on EEOC EEO-1 Component 2 reports, allows for a clear understanding of key terms. "Compensation" or "Remuneration", for the purpose of this law, is understood to encompass the ordinary, basic, or minimum wage or salary, along with any additional emoluments whatsoever payable directly or indirectly, whether in cash or in kind, by the employer to the worker and arising out of the worker's employment. This broad definition ensures that all forms of payment, including bonuses, commissions, and other benefits, are considered when assessing pay equity, preventing employers from circumventing the law by shifting compensation to non-reported categories. The reporting requirements specifically focus on placing employees into 12 standardized salary pay bands, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and sex, indicating that the law is concerned with the total compensation package rather than just base salary.

The term "Pay Disparity" refers to a situation where there are differences in compensation between employees who perform substantially similar work, or work of equal value, when those differences are based on protected characteristics such as gender, race, or ethnicity, and are not justified by legitimate, job-related factors. The law's objective is to identify and ultimately close these disparities. The concept of "equal pay for equal work or work of equal value" is central to the law's underlying principles, aligning with broader national and international standards for pay equity. Legitimate, job-related factors that may justify pay differences typically include seniority, merit, quantity or quality of production, or bona fide factors other than sex, race, or ethnicity. The annual pay equity analysis conducted by the designated city agency will specifically aim to identify such disparities across industries, providing a data-driven foundation for policy recommendations and enforcement actions.

A "Covered Employer" is defined as a private employer that employs more than 200 full-time, part-time, and temporary employees in New York City. This threshold is critical for determining applicability, ensuring that the law targets larger entities with potentially more complex pay structures and a greater impact on the city's overall labor market. Employees located outside of New York City do not count towards this 200-employee threshold, ensuring the law's focus remains on the local workforce. The law also requires a "signed statement by an authorized agent attesting to the accuracy of the information therein," emphasizing the importance of truthful and verifiable data submission. This attestation requirement underscores the seriousness with which the city views compliance and data integrity in its pursuit of pay equity, making employers directly accountable for the data they provide.

Covered Employers

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law specifically targets private employers operating within New York City who meet a significant employee threshold. To be considered a "covered employer" under this legislation, a private entity must employ more than 200 individuals within the geographical confines of New York City. This headcount includes all categories of employees, encompassing full-time, part-time, and temporary workers, reflecting a comprehensive view of an employer's workforce. It is crucial to note that employees who perform their duties outside of New York City are not factored into this 200-employee calculation, ensuring the law's focus remains on the city's local workforce dynamics and preventing the inclusion of employees whose compensation is not directly relevant to NYC's labor market. This threshold is designed to capture larger organizations that typically have more extensive workforces and potentially more complex compensation structures, where systemic pay disparities might be more prevalent and impactful.

The application of this law is broad across private sectors, meaning it does not exempt specific industries or types of businesses, provided they meet the employee count. This comprehensive coverage ensures that a wide array of large private employers contribute to the city's pay equity data pool, offering a holistic view of compensation trends across various economic activities, from finance to retail to technology. While the law is now in effect as of December 4, 2025, employers are not immediately required to submit reports. The reporting obligation will commence one year after a city agency, yet to be designated by the Mayor, issues a standardized form and establishes the reporting system. This phase-in period allows both the city and covered employers ample time to prepare for the new requirements, including setting up internal data collection processes, understanding the nuances of the standardized reporting format, and making any necessary adjustments to their HR and payroll systems.

Exemptions from this specific pay data reporting law are primarily tied to the employee headcount; private employers with 200 or fewer employees in New York City are not subject to these annual reporting obligations. However, it is important for employers to distinguish this law from the broader NYC Pay Transparency Law (Local Law 32 of 2022), which has a lower threshold (four or more employees) and requires salary range disclosures in job postings. Therefore, an employer might be exempt from the pay data reporting but still subject to pay transparency in job advertisements. The focus of the Pay Data Reporting Law is on aggregate data submission for larger entities, reflecting a strategic approach to gather comprehensive information from employers with the most significant workforce presence in the city, while the Pay Transparency Law addresses individual job seeker information for a broader range of employers.

Employee Rights

While the NYC Pay Data Reporting Law primarily imposes obligations on employers for data submission, it indirectly strengthens employee rights by fostering greater transparency and accountability in compensation practices. The very existence of a law requiring employers to report pay data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and sex empowers employees by creating a mechanism for the city to identify and address systemic pay disparities. Although the law does not explicitly grant individual employees a direct right to access their employer's raw submitted data, the mandated annual pay equity studies and public disclosure of aggregated, anonymized data by the designated city agency will provide valuable insights into industry-wide and demographic-specific wage gaps. This information can then be used by employees to better understand their market value, advocate for fair compensation, and inform their career decisions within the city's labor market.

Furthermore, the broader landscape of New York City and State employment law provides a robust framework of employee protections that complement this new reporting requirement. For instance, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination in employment based on various protected characteristics, including race, gender, and ethnicity, which are the very categories targeted by the pay data reporting. Employees who believe they are being paid unequally for substantially similar work due to discriminatory reasons can file complaints with the NYC Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR). The data collected under the new reporting law could, in the long term, provide statistical evidence supporting such claims or highlight areas where enforcement efforts need to be concentrated, making it a powerful tool for the NYCCHR in its anti-discrimination efforts.

It is also important to consider the interplay with the NYC Pay Transparency Law (Local Law 32 of 2022), which grants employees and job applicants the right to know the salary range for advertised positions. This earlier law, effective November 1, 2022, requires employers with four or more employees to include a good faith salary range in all job advertisements. While distinct from the data reporting law, it contributes to a culture of pay transparency where employees are better informed about compensation expectations. Moreover, New York State Labor Law protects employees' right to discuss wages and compensation with co-workers without fear of retaliation. The combination of these laws aims to create an environment where employees are more aware of pay structures, can discuss wages openly, and have clear avenues to address perceived inequities, thereby reinforcing their fundamental rights to fair and equal pay.

Pay Transparency Requirements

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law, while focused on employer data submission, operates within a broader framework of pay transparency in New York City. It is crucial to distinguish this law from the New York City Pay Transparency Law (Local Law 32 of 2022), which became effective on November 1, 2022. The earlier law mandates that employers with four or more employees, including domestic workers and employment agencies, disclose a "good faith" salary range in all advertisements for job, promotion, or transfer opportunities that can or will be performed, at least in part, in New York City. This requirement applies to both internal and external postings, regardless of the medium used for advertisement, ensuring comprehensive coverage of recruitment efforts. The "good faith" standard means the employer must honestly believe the posted range is what they are willing to pay, preventing the use of artificially wide or misleading ranges that would undermine the law's intent.

The scope of the NYC Pay Transparency Law's disclosure extends to the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly wage. It does not, however, require the disclosure of other forms of compensation such as bonuses, tips, or benefits, unless the position is entirely commission-based, in which case that must be explicitly stated. The intent behind this requirement is to empower job seekers and current employees with critical information upfront, reducing discriminatory wage-setting practices and promoting a more level playing field during salary negotiations. Enforcement of this law falls under the purview of the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR), which can investigate complaints and impose penalties for non-compliance. First-time violators may avoid civil penalties if they cure the violation within 30 days, but subsequent violations can lead to significant fines of up to $250,000, demonstrating the city's commitment to robust enforcement.

While the Pay Data Reporting Law (Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A) does not directly impose job posting requirements, its existence reinforces the city's commitment to pay transparency. The data collected through annual reports will provide a macro-level view of pay equity, complementing the micro-level transparency provided by salary range disclosures in job postings. Furthermore, the New York State Pay Transparency Law (Labor Law Section 194-B), effective September 17, 2023, also requires employers with four or more employees statewide to disclose compensation ranges and job descriptions in all job advertisements. Together, these city and state laws aim to create a comprehensive ecosystem of pay transparency in New York City, where both individual job seekers are informed about potential earnings, and systemic pay disparities are identified and addressed through aggregate data analysis. Employers must therefore navigate both sets of regulations, ensuring compliance with job posting requirements while also preparing for the upcoming annual pay data submissions.

Reporting & Audit Obligations

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law imposes significant annual reporting obligations on covered private employers. Specifically, these employers are required to submit detailed pay data reports to a city agency that the Mayor must designate by December 4, 2026. The reporting will commence one year after this designated agency issues a standardized form for data submission, providing employers with a clear timeline for preparation. The reports must detail compensation information disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and sex, and are explicitly modeled after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) "EEO-1 Component 2 Reports" from reporting years 2017 and 2018. This means employers will need to categorize employees into 12 specific salary pay bands, providing a granular view of compensation across various demographic groups and job categories, ensuring a consistent and comparable data set for analysis.

Beyond the raw data, each submitted report must be accompanied by a signed statement from an authorized agent of the employer, attesting to the accuracy of the information provided. This requirement underscores the seriousness of the reporting obligation and aims to ensure the integrity and reliability of the data, making employers directly accountable for the truthfulness of their submissions. Employers will also have the option to submit additional explanatory comments alongside their data, which could be used to provide context for any apparent disparities, explain specific compensation structures, or outline ongoing pay equity initiatives they have undertaken. The frequency of these reports is annual, ensuring continuous monitoring of pay equity trends and employer compliance. The city agency is tasked with developing the standardized form and system for collection, which will dictate the precise content and format of the reports, including any specific data fields beyond the basic demographic and salary band information.

A crucial aspect of this legislation is the mandated annual pay equity analysis and audit function. A companion law requires the designated city agency to utilize the submitted pay data to conduct a citywide pay equity study. This study will identify potential pay disparities based on gender, race, and ethnicity across various industries and job functions, employing robust statistical methodologies to ensure accuracy and reliability. Following this analysis, the agency is obligated to deliver its findings, including a description of the statistical methods used and recommended action plans for employers to address identified disparities, to the Mayor and the Speaker of the City Council within six months of completing the study. The agency will also publish the aggregated data in a manner that does not reveal identifying information of individual employers or employees, ensuring public transparency while protecting privacy. This comprehensive reporting and audit framework is designed to not only collect data but also to actively drive systemic change towards greater pay equity by informing policy and guiding employer actions.

Governance & Enforcement Bodies

The primary governance and enforcement responsibilities for the NYC Pay Data Reporting Law will reside with a city agency yet to be designated by the Mayor. The legislation mandates that the Mayor must designate this overseeing agency by December 4, 2026. This agency will be central to the implementation and ongoing enforcement of the law, playing a multifaceted role that includes developing the standardized reporting form, establishing the secure submission system, collecting annual pay data reports from covered employers, and conducting comprehensive pay equity analyses. The agency's role is critical in translating the legislative intent into actionable compliance requirements and meaningful insights into pay disparities across New York City's diverse workforce.

Once designated, this agency will be responsible for receiving the annual pay data reports, which are to be modeled after the EEOC EEO-1 Component 2 reports. It will also be tasked with reviewing these submissions for accuracy and completeness, supported by the requirement for an authorized agent of the employer to attest to the data's veracity. Beyond data collection, the agency's analytical function is paramount. It must conduct annual pay equity studies using the reported data to identify disparities based on gender, race, and ethnicity across various sectors and job categories. These studies will inform recommendations for corrective actions to be presented to the Mayor and the City Council, thereby directly influencing policy and enforcement strategies aimed at closing wage gaps. The agency will also be responsible for publishing aggregated, anonymized data to ensure public transparency while protecting sensitive employer and employee information, balancing the need for public accountability with data privacy.

While the specific agency for the Pay Data Reporting Law is pending designation, it is important to note that the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) is the primary enforcement body for the broader New York City Human Rights Law, including the NYC Pay Transparency Law (Local Law 32 of 2022) which mandates salary range disclosures in job postings. The NYCCHR investigates complaints of discrimination and can impose significant civil penalties. It is plausible that the newly designated agency for pay data reporting will either be a new division within an existing body like the NYCCHR or will work in close coordination with it, leveraging existing expertise in anti-discrimination enforcement and data analysis. The complaint filing process for the Pay Data Reporting Law, specifically regarding non-compliance with reporting obligations, will likely be established by the designated agency once it is operational, but for general pay discrimination or pay transparency violations, individuals can currently contact the NYCCHR.

Monitoring & Evaluation

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law incorporates robust mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation, primarily through the functions assigned to the yet-to-be-designated city agency. This agency will be responsible for the continuous oversight of employer compliance and the rigorous assessment of the law's effectiveness in achieving pay equity. A core component of this monitoring is the annual collection of pay data reports from covered employers, which will provide a consistent stream of information on compensation trends across various demographic groups and job categories. The agency's development of a standardized reporting form and system will ensure uniformity and comparability of data, facilitating effective monitoring over time and allowing for longitudinal analysis of pay equity progress.

The evaluation criteria for the law's success are directly tied to its stated purpose: identifying and closing gender, race, and ethnicity-based pay disparities. The designated agency is explicitly mandated to conduct annual pay equity studies using the submitted data. These studies will involve sophisticated statistical methods to analyze the reported compensation information, pinpointing areas where significant wage gaps exist and identifying potential contributing factors. The agency's findings, including its analysis of disparities and recommended action plans, must be delivered to the Mayor and the Speaker of the City Council within six months of completing the study. This regular reporting to legislative and executive branches ensures ongoing accountability, provides a basis for evaluating the law's impact, and allows for necessary policy adjustments or targeted interventions based on empirical evidence.

While the law itself does not detail specific inspection procedures for individual employers, the requirement for a signed attestation of data accuracy by an authorized agent implies a potential for auditing or verification processes. Should discrepancies or concerns arise from the submitted data, through public complaints, or via other channels, the designated agency would likely have the authority to investigate further, request additional documentation, or conduct compliance audits. The public disclosure of aggregated, anonymized pay data also serves as a crucial form of monitoring, allowing external stakeholders, researchers, and the public to independently evaluate trends, assess the city's progress, and hold both the city and employers accountable for advancing pay equity. This multi-layered approach, combining mandatory reporting, expert analysis, political oversight, and public transparency, creates a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating the progress towards pay equity in New York City.

Enforcement & Penalties

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law includes a clear framework for enforcement and specifies penalties for non-compliance, designed to ensure employer adherence to the reporting requirements. For initial violations, covered employers will first receive a written warning from the designated city agency. Crucially, if the employer provides documentation demonstrating that the violation has been cured within 30 days of receiving the summons, they may avoid monetary penalties for that first offense. This cure period offers an important opportunity for employers to rectify oversights without immediate financial repercussions, thereby encouraging proactive compliance and fostering a collaborative approach to data submission. However, failure to cure a first violation, or any subsequent violations, will trigger escalating penalties, signaling the city's serious commitment to enforcement.

Monetary penalties for non-compliance are structured to deter repeat offenses and ensure the integrity of the reporting system. For an initial non-compliance that is not cured within the 30-day window, employers face a civil fine of $1,000. This penalty increases significantly for repeat violations, with subsequent offenses incurring fines of $5,000. These escalating fines are designed to create a strong financial incentive for employers to prioritize compliance and establish robust internal processes for accurate and timely data submission. The imposition of these penalties will be overseen by the city agency designated by the Mayor, which will also be responsible for issuing warnings and managing the collection of fines.

The legislation also includes a provision for the public listing of offenders, which serves as a non-monetary but potentially impactful consequence, as it can significantly damage an employer's reputation and public image. This public shaming mechanism is intended to add another layer of incentive for employers to comply with the law's mandates and uphold principles of pay equity, as negative publicity can affect recruitment, consumer perception, and investor relations. While the law does not explicitly detail an appeals process within the provided information, it is standard for administrative penalties to have avenues for appeal through the relevant city administrative tribunals, allowing employers to challenge findings of non-compliance. The robust penalty structure, combined with the public transparency measures and the analytical role of the designated agency, underscores New York City's commitment to ensuring that employers take their pay data reporting obligations seriously and contribute to the broader goal of eliminating wage disparities.

Relationship to Other Laws

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law operates within a complex legal landscape, interacting with both existing New York City and State laws, as well as federal regulations. Most notably, it complements the **New York City Pay Transparency Law (Local Law 32 of 2022)**, which became effective on November 1, 2022. While the Pay Transparency Law mandates the disclosure of salary ranges in job advertisements for employers with four or more employees, the Pay Data Reporting Law (Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A) requires larger employers (over 200 employees) to submit aggregate pay data to a city agency. These two laws work in tandem: the former provides transparency to individual job seekers at the point of application, while the latter enables systemic analysis of pay equity across the city's workforce, addressing different facets of pay equity.

Furthermore, the NYC Pay Data Reporting Law exists alongside the **New York State Pay Transparency Law (Labor Law Section 194-B)**, which took effect on September 17, 2023. The state law requires employers with four or more employees statewide to disclose compensation ranges and job descriptions in all job, promotion, and transfer advertisements. While the state law has a broader geographical reach, the NYC laws often impose more stringent or additional requirements. In cases of overlap or potential conflict, employers in New York City must comply with both the city and state requirements, applying whichever is more stringent to ensure full compliance. The state law also prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing wages and requires detailed written wage notices to new hires, further enhancing worker protections related to compensation.

The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law is explicitly modeled on the **U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) EEO-1 Component 2 Reports** from 2017 and 2018. This federal precedent provides a familiar framework for employers regarding the categorization of employees into salary bands by race, ethnicity, and sex. This alignment helps streamline compliance for multi-state employers already familiar with federal reporting standards, reducing the burden of entirely new data collection methodologies. The underlying principles of the NYC law are also consistent with federal anti-discrimination statutes such as **Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964** and the **Equal Pay Act of 1963**, which prohibit discrimination in compensation based on protected characteristics. The city's data reporting initiative provides a local, proactive mechanism to enforce and further these federal mandates by systematically identifying and addressing systemic pay disparities within its jurisdiction, demonstrating a layered approach to civil rights enforcement.

International Context

The New York City Pay Data Reporting Law aligns with a growing global trend towards enhanced pay transparency and equity, reflecting principles enshrined in international labor standards. The **International Labour Organization (ILO) Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100)**, ratified by numerous countries worldwide, establishes the principle of equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value. This convention defines remuneration broadly to include all emoluments and calls for its application through national laws, wage determination machinery, or collective agreements. The NYC law, by requiring detailed pay data disaggregated by sex, race, and ethnicity, directly supports the spirit of ILO Convention 100 by providing the necessary data to identify and address deviations from this principle, thereby contributing to global efforts to close gender pay gaps.

Similarly, the **ILO Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)**, aims to eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation on various grounds, including race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction, and social origin. This convention obliges member states to declare and pursue a national policy designed to promote equality of opportunity and treatment. The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law, with its focus on identifying pay disparities across racial, ethnic, and gender lines, directly contributes to the objectives of ILO Convention 111 by providing a mechanism to uncover and address discriminatory pay practices that might otherwise remain hidden. Both ILO conventions emphasize the importance of legislative action and cooperation with employers' and workers' organizations to give effect to their provisions, a collaborative approach mirrored in the NYC law's design to involve a designated city agency in analysis and recommendations.

Beyond ILO conventions, the NYC law resonates with recent developments in other advanced economies, such as the **EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)**. Adopted in May 2023, this directive requires all 27 EU member states to transpose its provisions into national law by June 7, 2026. The EU Directive introduces binding measures across recruitment, pay-setting, employee information rights, and gender pay gap reporting, with specific obligations for companies based on size. For instance, companies with over 100 employees will be required to submit gender pay gap reports, and those with a gap of 5% or more must conduct joint pay assessments. The NYC Pay Data Reporting Law's mandate for annual, disaggregated pay data submission and subsequent analysis mirrors the proactive, data-driven approach seen in the EU, highlighting a global convergence towards using transparency and reporting as key tools to achieve pay equity and foster a more just labor market.

Implementation Timeline

DateMilestoneStatus
December 4, 2025NYC Pay Data Reporting Law (Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A) enacted (veto override)In Force
December 4, 2026Mayor must designate city agency responsible for implementation and enforcementAwaiting Entry
By December 4, 2027Designated agency must issue standardized reporting form and systemAwaiting Entry
One year after agency issues formCovered employers must begin submitting annual pay data reportsAwaiting Entry
Annually thereafterDesignated agency conducts pay equity studies and publishes aggregated dataIn Force (Ongoing)
Within 6 months of study completionAgency delivers findings and recommendations to Mayor and City Council SpeakerIn Force (Ongoing)

Compliance Checklist

RequirementAction RequiredDeadline
Determine Covered Employer StatusVerify if your private employer has more than 200 employees in NYC (full-time, part-time, temporary).Ongoing
Monitor Agency DesignationStay informed about the Mayor's designation of the responsible city agency.By December 4, 2026
Prepare for Reporting SystemAnticipate the release of the standardized reporting form and system by the designated agency.By December 4, 2027
Collect & Categorize Pay DataEstablish internal processes to collect compensation data (salary, wages, emoluments) disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and sex, categorized into 12 salary pay bands, consistent with EEOC EEO-1 Component 2 format.Prior to first reporting deadline (one year after form issuance)
Ensure Data AccuracyImplement robust data verification procedures to ensure accuracy of reported information.Prior to each annual report submission
Prepare Attestation StatementIdentify an authorized agent to sign a statement attesting to the accuracy of the submitted data.Prior to each annual report submission
Submit Annual Pay Data ReportElectronically submit the completed pay data report to the designated city agency using the standardized form.Annually, starting one year after form issuance
Consider Explanatory CommentsPrepare optional explanatory comments to provide context for reported data or pay equity initiatives.With each annual report submission
Review Pay Equity PracticesProactively conduct internal pay equity audits to identify and address potential disparities before reporting.Ongoing
Stay Informed on GuidanceMonitor official guidance and FAQs issued by the designated city agency regarding reporting procedures and compliance.Ongoing
Comply with NYC Pay Transparency LawEnsure all job advertisements for NYC positions include good faith salary ranges (for employers with 4+ employees).Ongoing (Effective Nov 1, 2022)
Comply with NY State Pay Transparency LawEnsure all job advertisements for NY State positions include good faith salary ranges and job descriptions (for employers with 4+ employees).Ongoing (Effective Sept 17, 2023)

Sources and References

SourceType
ILO Convention 100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100)official
ILO Convention 111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)official
Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanismsofficial
Pay Transparency - NYC.gov (November 01 2022)government
Pay Transparency | Department of Labor - NY.Govgovernment

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