Welcome and Introduction
Pay equity means that employees who perform substantially similar work receive fair and equal compensation, regardless of gender, race, or other protected characteristics. While progress has been made, a persistent wage gap continues to affect women and families throughout San Mateo County and across California.
This Resource Center is designed to empower both employees and employers with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to close that gap. Whether you're looking to understand your rights, negotiate fair pay, conduct a pay equity review at your organization, or connect with local resources, you'll find practical guidance here.
Explore the sections below tailored to your needs:
For Employees: Learn about your rights under California and federal law, take action on unfair pay, and access career and financial resources.
For Employers: Understand your legal responsibilities, commit to equitable pay practices, and find tools to assess and improve workplace fairness.
Resources for Everyone: Access county data, research, FAQs and workshops.
San Mateo County Pay Equity Dashboard: The County of San Mateo is dedicated to advancing equity, transparency, and accountability across its workforce. The publication of this interactive Pay Equity Dashboard is one of many initiatives the County is undertaking to support equitable practices within its workforce and the community.
Together, we can build a community where every worker is valued fairly.
History of Pay Equity in California
Pay Equity Media Downloadables