A year ago, the idea that a US worker might be able to have a sense of salary before applying for a job seemed mostly unrealistic. While many European nations already have policies mandating employers list pay, in the US, pay transparency legislation has been limited to a handful of states. But this year, the most high-profile moves occurred in New York City, California and Washington – notable because, as major employment hubs, it’s nearly impossible for many firms to exclude these locations during recruitment.
