Wage Disclosure Protection

A Wage Disclosure Protection policy explains that employees may discuss or disclose their wages and other compensation without retaliation, discipline, or adverse action, while clarifying narrow limits for employees who access pay information as part of their job and aligning with applicable state and local requirements.

{{modelPolicyHtml}}

How to Write a Wage Disclosure Protection Policy

• Start with "why" and introduce the concept.
• Define protected wage discussions and information, including the right to ask, share, and compare pay.
• State a clear non-retaliation and non-discipline rule for employees who discuss or disclose wages.
• Explain that managers and employees can't restrict wage discussions through rules, confidentiality expectations, or informal practices.
• Clarify how this policy interacts with confidentiality and privacy expectations for non-wage information.
• Describe how employees can raise concerns or report suspected violations without fear of retaliation.
• Commit to investigating concerns and correcting violations through appropriate action.

For advice on writing a Wage Disclosure Protection policy in a specific jurisdiction, see below.