Starting June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s pay transparency law (Senate Bill 2310) requires employers with 10 or more employees over 20 calendar weeks, who conduct business or accept job applications in the state, to include hourly wage or salary ranges and a general description of benefits in all job postings for new positions, transfers, or promotions. This applies to both internal and external advertisements, such as online postings or printed flyers. Employers must also make “reasonable efforts” to notify current employees in the affected department of promotion opportunities before final decisions are made, except in cases based on years of experience, performance, or emergent needs due to unforeseen events.
This law, making New Jersey the 11th state to enact pay transparency requirements, aims to address wage disparities and promote equity. Non-compliance may result in civil penalties. Employers should prepare by reviewing job postings, ensuring compliance with state and federal pay equity laws (like the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act), and training HR teams on these new obligations.