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Laura Mitchell leads Jackson Lewis P.C.'s Workplace Analytics and Preventive Strategies Pay Equity subgroup, partnering with employers to develop policies ensuring workplace fairness. Her expertise focuses on evaluating and implementing practices that promote equitable compensation while reducing legal risks.
California enacted SB 1237 on Sept. 30, 2026, increasing the maximum penalty for repeat pay data reporting failures fivefold, from $200 to $1,000 per employee. The enhanced penalties will apply to the May 2027 filing cycle. Read more about California’s higher penalties.
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