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Pay Transparency Compliance Deadline Fast Approaching For Massachusetts Employers

Before the end of the month, Massachusetts employers with twenty-five or more employees must be in full compliance with the Commonwealth’s new Pay Transparency Act.

Among other things, effective October 29, 2025, covered employers will be required to:

• 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.

Our previous article on this topic includes additional 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 in advance of the October 29 deadline.

Because the Commonwealth’s new pay transparency requirements 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.