Quick Answer: NYC Local Law 32 (Nov 2022) and NY State law (Sept 2023) both require salary ranges for employers with 4+ employees. NYC doesn't require job descriptions; the state law does if one exists.
Who Must Comply?
- Employers with 4+ employees (counted company-wide)
- Jobs in New York or remote positions open to NY residents
- Both NYC-specific and statewide positions
What's Required?
- Salary range — minimum and maximum
- Job description — if one exists (state law only)
- Benefits disclosure is NOT required
Non-Compliant
Financial Analyst - Manhattan
Salary
commensurate with experience.
Compliant
Financial Analyst -
Manhattan
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000/year
Missing Salary Range = Non-Compliant in NY
Fix Your NY Job Posting →Penalties
- NYC: Warning for first violation, up to $250,000 for repeat
- NY State: $1,000 - $3,000 per violation
Who This Applies To
Small businesses?
Yes if 4+ employees
Yes if 4+ employees
Remote?
Yes if open to NY
Yes if open to NY
Out-of-state?
Yes if hiring in NY
Yes if hiring in NY
Internal promotions?
Not required
Not required