Summary
- California has enacted significant amendments to its Equal Pay Act and Pay Transparency Act, enhancing protections for all employees.
- The changes, codified under Labor Code Section 1197.5, aim to address wage disparities not just for women but also for nonbinary and transgender individuals.
- These revisions mark the latest in a series of updates to the Equal Pay Act, which has been revised multiple times in recent years.
- Employers may face increased risks as the state intensifies efforts to close the wage gap across diverse gender identities.
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