PM tells firms to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law

The prime minister is calling on companies to publish salary information in job advertisements ahead of new legislation.

The move would put pay details directly in front of people considering applying for roles. It comes before the new law, although the source does not provide further details about its timetable or requirements.

Burnham backs greater pay transparency

Andy Burnham said it was not fair when an employer “holds all the cards”. His comments frame salary disclosure as a question of balance between businesses and people seeking work.

Publishing pay information in adverts could give applicants clearer information before they enter discussions with an employer. The available information does not specify how firms will be expected to comply or what penalties may apply under the forthcoming law.

What happens next

The prime minister’s call comes ahead of the legislation, placing the focus on whether employers will include salaries in future job adverts. Further details of the law and its implementation were not provided.