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Stacey A. Bastone is a principal in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.  and co-leads the firm’s Workplace Analytics and Preventive Strategies group. Stacey is a trusted advisor to employers, helping them navigate the complexities of workplace law with a focus on proactive risk management and compliance. She partners with businesses across industries to develop practical and strategic solutions to employment law challenges while ensuring legal compliance.

California’s pay data reporting rules are now more burdensome.

Senate Bill 464, signed into law on October 13, 2025, enhances existing pay reporting requirements to address wage disparities. It introduces strict changes for private employers, effective in 2026 and 2027, including stricter penalties and reporting on new job categories.

Current Reporting Rules

Private employers