AN ACT REQUIRING PAYCHECK TRANSPARENCY.

HB 7197 requires employers to provide employees with clear pay statements showing hours worked, gross earnings (separating regular and overtime pay), deductions, and net pay. Employers must also create a multilingual guide explaining all pay codes (like shift differentials, hazard pay, or holiday pay) and post it on their website with dispute resolution contact information. This guide must link to every pay statement, and employers must explain relevant pay codes to new hires. The law applies to all employers and takes effect October 1, 2025, with no fiscal impact to the state or municipalities.