UK government proposes mandatory salary transparency in job adverts

The Cabinet Office has announced plans to require employers to publish salary information in job advertisements under new anti-discrimination laws.

• The Cabinet Office said salary information would help jobseekers make informed application decisions and improve the hiring process.
• Employers that do not publish a job advert must give candidates salary information in writing prior to a job interview.
• The government plans to consult on whether exact salaries, pay ranges, or benchmark rates must be disclosed, with a consultation ending in October.
• The proposals are intended to apply in England, Wales, and Scotland, with legislation to follow the consultation.