Thirteen states, and additional city jurisdictions, have enacted pay transparency requirements. Many are far reaching and include job posting requirements for jobs that are remote or could be performed in the state. Massachusetts and California are the most recent states to mandate pay transparency actions or make changes to the requirements already in place. Employers with employees in Massachusetts and California should evaluate their hiring and pay transparency practices to avoid costly penalties. Also, visit this link to view replays of our 4-part webinar series addressing legal challenges facing multijurisdictional employers.

Massachusetts: New Pay Transparency Requirements Effective October 29, 2025

The Massachusetts Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency (the Act) requires covered employers to provide wage ranges in job postings and to applicants and current employees upon request. The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General issued Frequently Asked Questions to help employers understand the law’s requirements and explain potential penalties for non-compliance.

Here are some key provisions to understand:

• The Act applies to employers who had at least 25 employees with their “primary place of employment” as Massachusetts in the previous calendar year, including remote workers working in the state. The definition of “primary place of employment” is complex and depends on the circumstances of each individual’s employment. It also includes positions that can be...

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