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Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect, Requiring Pay Ranges in Job Postings

Enforcement begins with written warnings followed by a two‑business‑day cure period overseen by the Attorney General.

Overview

  • Employers with at least 25 Massachusetts employees must include a good‑faith minimum and maximum salary or hourly wage in every job posting.
  • Applicants and current employees are entitled to the position’s pay range when hired, promoted, transferred, or upon request, with retaliation prohibited.
  • The rule covers roles performed in or assigned to Massachusetts, including certain remote positions, and it counts full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal workers toward the threshold.
  • First violations draw a written warning, with escalating fines for repeat offenses, and a temporary two‑business‑day window to cure defects applies through October 29, 2027.
  • The Attorney General has issued FAQs to guide compliance, and larger employers must submit EEO data reports as legal advisors recommend audits, defined ranges, and HR training.