As a reminder to New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees over 20 or more calendar weeks, and who do business, employ persons, or take applications for employment within New Jersey, the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law went into effect on June 1, 2025.

Key Requirements:

• Job postings must include:
  • The salary or salary range.
  • A general description of benefits.
  • Any other compensation programs.

• Applies to new jobs and internal transfer opportunities.

• Covers all posting formats: job boards, print ads, emails, newsletters, social media, and more.

• Employers must make reasonable efforts to notify current employees of promotional opportunities.

Enforcement:

• Noncompliance may result in civil penalties: $300 for a first violation, $600 for each subsequent violation (per posting).

• Complaints can be filed online, by mail, or by fax through NJDOL.

To help employers and employees understand their responsibilities and rights under the law, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has published a dedicated resource page, which includes guidance, FAQs, and compliance information.

For additional information:

• New Jersey Pay and Benefits Transparency Law – FAQs
• New Jersey Press Release
• New Jersey to Require Pay Transparency (VensureHR)

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