BC Pay Transparency Act
Every publicly advertised job posting in British Columbia must state the expected salary or wage, or a range. You cannot ask an applicant about their pay history, and you cannot punish an employee for discussing their own pay. Larger employers also file annual pay transparency reports.
What the rule requires
Threshold now 50 employees; report due 1 Nov 2026.
Who it catches
~8,500 BC employers now in scope (up from ~700).
How to check whether you comply
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Questions people ask
What does the BC Pay Transparency Act require in a job posting?
Every publicly advertised job posting in British Columbia must state the expected salary or wage, or a range. You cannot ask an applicant about their pay history, and you cannot punish an employee for discussing their own pay. Larger employers also file annual pay transparency reports.
Who does BC Pay Transparency Act apply to?
~8,500 BC employers now in scope (up from ~700).
How do I check whether we comply with BC Pay Transparency Act?
Count BC employees on 1 Nov. 50+? Your annual pay-transparency report is due that day. Postings must state pay - no open-ended “$20/hr and up”. You can also run our free website check, which tests 25 technical items in about twenty seconds, or book a review if this rule needs a documented answer.
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