Legal Updates

Massachusetts Pay Transparency Obligations Take Effect

Massachusetts employers with twenty-five or more employees are now required to be in compliance with the Commonwealth’s new Pay Transparency Act.

Among other things, effective October 29, 2025, covered employers must:
 

• Establish salary ranges for each position within the organization.

• Include salary range information on every new and active job posting (whether internal or external).

• Provide salary range information to employees who are offered a promotion or a transfer to a new position.

• Upon request, provide salary range information to an applicant for the position sought.

• Upon request, provide salary range information to employees for their current positions.

A previous article by Schwartz Hannum on this topic includes further details regarding the new statute’s requirements (including additional reporting requirements for larger employers) and outlines a number of proactive measures recommended for Massachusetts employers.

Because the Commonwealth’s new pay transparency obligations represent a major shift from how many employers have traditionally approached salary-related inquiries, employers should ensure that all hiring managers and HR personnel understand the new requirements.

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Employers with questions about the Massachusetts pay transparency statute and/or the practical steps that they can take to ensure compliance are encouraged to contact one of our experienced employment attorneys.