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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Seher Khawaja, Director of Economic Justice at Legal Momentum

2:11:42

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152 sec

Seher Khawaja, representing Legal Momentum, testifies in support of Intros 808-A, 982, and 984, which aim to address gender and race-based pay inequity through pay transparency measures. She highlights the success of previous pay transparency legislation and emphasizes the need for New York City to lead in strengthening protections for vulnerable groups.

  • Khawaja outlines three key improvements proposed in Intro 808-A: clarifying salary range standards, requiring records for pay outside posted ranges, and mandating pay range disclosure to existing employees.
  • She expresses strong support for Intros 982 and 984, which would implement a pay data reporting scheme in New York City.
  • Khawaja emphasizes the critical timing of these bills, given the expected degradation of rights at the federal level.