Many workers in B.C., Ontario unaware of new pay transparency legislation
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Canadian workers say they would be more likely to apply for a job that includes the pay range in the posting, according to a report from Indeed.
However, 59 per cent say they have withdrawn from an application or interview process after seeing the salary range.
"Job seekers today value salary disclosure from the start," says Alexandra Tillo, Senior Talent Marketing Consultant at Indeed. "Knowing a role's pay upfront removes much of the uncertainty and stress around salary discussions."
More than half of respondents (54%) cited ensuring equitable compensation as a top benefit of pay transparency legislation, and 63% believe the legislation will help reduce pay inequities.
Despite these demonstrated benefits, many workers remain unaware of pay transparency laws. Only 35% of Ontarians are aware that employers will be required to disclose salary ranges in job postings beginning January 2026. This awareness gap is not isolated to Ontario. In British Columbia, where mandatory pay transparency has been in effect since November 2023, just 38% of residents are aware of the policy.
This lack of awareness persists despite 83% of respondents feeling positively about pay transparency policies, and 96% believing that mandatory salary disclosure is beneficial overall.
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