Maryland Wage Range Transparency Law Effective Oct. 1, 2024

The Maryland Wage Range Transparency law went into effect on October 1, 2024. This law requires employers to provide certain information on job postings, including pay range (including minimum and maximum wages), a general description of benefits, and any other compensation elements offered.

This is applicable for both internal and external job postings including newspaper advertisements, printed flyers, social media posts, emails sent to multiple applicants or through an electronic mailing list, and advertisements published by any other means. The Wage Range Transparency law applies to postings created by or on behalf of the employer (i.e., recruiters and job boards) and employers are not responsible for job postings that are reposted by third parties without their consent.

This newly enacted law applies to postings for positions that require work to be physically performed, at least in part, in Maryland. However, if there is only occasional work required in Maryland (i.e., attending a meeting or conference), the law does not apply.

For more information, review the FAQ provided by the Maryland Department of Labor or contact the Wage and Labor Standards Enforcement Unit at [email protected] or (410) 767-2357.