NJ Job Seekers Will Know Salary Up Front Under New Law

NEW JERSEY – Current and prospective employees throughout the Garden State will soon see more transparent details regarding pay, benefits and other forms of compensation.

The New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act law demands that workers have the right to this information before applying for a new role or transfer opportunity, and goes into effect on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

According to the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, the law requires employers to detail this information in job postings, and to “make reasonable efforts to make current employees aware of promotional opportunities.”

The NJPBTA applies to any person or organization that:

• Employs 10 or more workers for at least 20 calendar weeks

and

• Conducts business, employs workers or takes applications for roles within New Jersey

The law also states that any pay ranges must have a top and bottom number to reference.

“Nobody deserves to be overlooked when it comes to promotional opportunities and this legislation is about ensuring fairness in the workplace,” said Assemblywomen Annette Quijano (D-Union), a prime sponsor of the bill. “A4151 will help level the playing field by protecting employees from favoritism and assisting them in understanding their potential for growth from the start.”

New Jersey joins 14 other states, and Washington DC, in enacting pay transparency measures. There are currently no federal laws in place.

For more information on the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, and to file a complaint online visit the NJ Department of Labor website.