NYC Takes A Major Step Toward Closing The Wage Gap

New York City is taking steps to make equal pay a reality. On Thursday evening, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will sign legislation that will make it illegal for employers to base a person’s salary on the salaries they earned with previous employers, according to a press release from his office.This law, which passed a City Council vote with flying colors last month, was written to support women and people of color. A summary of the new law, which was introduced by public advocate Letitia...