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While the notion of pay equity is not new, in the past year, cultural movements such as #equalpay and #metoo have shined a spotlight on the issue, bringing it to the forefront of the media, as well as on the legislative agendas of state and local governments. Indeed, states and localities have begun enacting a patchwork of equal pay laws with varying requirements. It is important that employers understand the pay equity landscape and take steps to navigate these laws to ensure compliance and minimize risk. Outlined below a short summary of some of the recent pay equity trends, as well as some best practices to consider when defending pay equity claims.