The Pay Transparency Act[1] (the
"Act") is now law in British Columbia, with requirements
for employers already in effect, and further requirements coming
into effect as soon as November 1, 2023. The Act is
intended to help close the gender pay gap by addressing systemic
discrimination in the workplace.
Publicly Advertised Job Opportunities
Unless exempt by regulation, starting November 1, 2023, an
employer must, in publicly advertised job opportunities, specify
the expected salary or wage for the job. This does not include
general "help wanted" advertisements that do not
advertise a specific job opportunity. If a job is not posted
publicly, there is no requirement to have pay information
available.
