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New Brunswick Pay Transparency Act

Does New Brunswick require salary ranges in job postings?

New Brunswick's Pay Transparency Act received Royal Assent on 12 June 2026. It requires expected pay or a range in publicly advertised postings, bars asking for pay history, and protects wage discussion. Some sections came into force on assent and the rest on proclamation, so confirm current status.

What the rule requires

Royal Assent 12 Jun 2026. Some sections in force on assent, the rest on proclamation.

Who it catches

NB employers - same posting-disclosure pattern as BC and Ontario. Employers with 50+ staff also owe an annual pay transparency report, posted publicly and filed with the province.

What this looks like in practice. You post a role in New Brunswick with no expected salary. NB joined the pay-disclosure wave - confirm the in-force date with the province before you lean on an old template.

How to check whether you comply

The checkDo NB postings state an expected salary, wage or range? Because the remaining sections come into force on proclamation rather than on a fixed date, check the current status on the bill page before you rely on it.

Read it yourself

We would rather you checked us than took our word for it. This links to the law as published, not to our summary of it.

Primary source Bill 24, Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick ↗ Real case Posting duty live since 12 Jun 2026; inspectors can impose administrative penalties ↗

Questions people ask

Does New Brunswick require salary ranges in job postings?

New Brunswick's Pay Transparency Act received Royal Assent on 12 June 2026. It requires expected pay or a range in publicly advertised postings, bars asking for pay history, and protects wage discussion. Some sections came into force on assent and the rest on proclamation, so confirm current status.

Who does New Brunswick Pay Transparency Act apply to?

NB employers - same posting-disclosure pattern as BC and Ontario. Employers with 50+ staff also owe an annual pay transparency report, posted publicly and filed with the province.

How do I check whether we comply with New Brunswick Pay Transparency Act?

Do NB postings state an expected salary, wage or range? Because the remaining sections come into force on proclamation rather than on a fixed date, check the current status on the bill page before you rely on it. 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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This page summarises a legal obligation in plain language so you can work out whether it applies to you. It is not legal advice, and the primary source linked above governs. Last reviewed 2026-10-03.