SHRM Advocates for Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces During NYC Council Hearing

SHRM participated in the New York City Council’s Committee on Civil and Human Rights hearing on Dec. 12 to address critical workplace issues, including legislation pertaining to caregiving (Int 0871-2024), pay transparency (Int 0808-2024), and pay equity (Int 0982-2024). 

The bills are as follows: 

1. Int 0871: This bill would extend the right to reasonable workplace accommodations to caregivers, as defined in the New York City Human Rights Law. The bill would also require employers to participate in cooperative dialogue regarding the caregiver’s reasonable accommodations. 
2. Int 0808-A: This bill requires employers to clarify pay ranges for posted positions, retain records for three years if offering pay outside the posted range, include detailed job descriptions and compensation information in listings, and disclose compensation details to current employees annually and upon request. 
3. Int 0982: This bill requires employers with more than 25 employees in the city to annually report detailed employee information to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to improve wage transparency, including salary, job title, demographics, and work hours, with the first report due on Feb. 1, 2025, and a digital compliance affirmation every three years. 

Sean McIntosh, SHRM’s senior advisor for state government relations, delivered oral testimony emphasizing SHRM’s shared vision of fostering fair, inclusive, and equitable workplaces across New York City, while simultaneously encouraging lawmakers to thoughtfully evaluate the potential unintended impacts of the proposed legislation. 

SHRM also submitted detailed written comments to the committee, offering data-driven insights and recommendations on the proposed legislation and urging policymakers to collaborate with HR professionals and the broader employer community to create both practical and impactful workplace solutions.