New Jersey Governor Signs New Law Banning ‘Salary Secrecy’

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has approved legislation banning retaliation against employees who discuss their jobs and compensation with their colleagues if the purpose of the discussion is to assist in investigating potential discriminatory treatment concerning “pay, compensation, bonuses, other compensation, or benefits.” The new legislation (P.L.2013, c.154) prohibiting “salary secrecy” is designed to combat the obstacles to uncovering wage discrimination created by discouraging employees from discussing their wages and benefits with others. The new pay equity protection is effective immediately.