The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

The UK government wants salaries in every job advert. Here is what has been announced, what the EHRC and CIPD say, and how HR teams should prepare.

Previous research by the CIPD, externalan industry body for human resources managers, indicated that the public sector and charities are more likely to disclose pay information that private companies, while salary areas were more common than specific salaries. But it found that not all employers were "fully transparent", with pay ranges sometimes wider than £10,000. CIPD chief executive Neil Carberry said that while, in principle, giving salary details was "a good thing", in practice it was "more complicated".

Previous research by the CIPD, externalan industry body for human resources managers, indicated that the public sector and charities are more likely to disclose pay information that private companies, while salary areas were more common than specific salaries. But it found that not all employers were "fully transparent", with pay ranges sometimes wider than £10,000. CIPD chief executive Neil Carberry said that while, in principle, giving salary details was "a good thing", in practice it was "more complicated".

Less than half (41%) of employers always publish their salary ranges and only 1 in 5 (18%) always publish specific salaries, according to figures from the CIPD

Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found 41 per cent of employers always included salary information in their job adverts.

Less than half (41%) of employers always publish their salary ranges and only 1 in 5 (18%) always publish specific salaries, according to figures from the CIPD

Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found 41 per cent of employers always included salary information in their job adverts.

The new rule should mean candidates find out how much they’ll be paid long before they get to the interview stage (Picture: Shutterstock / fizkes) Employers will be legally required to put salary information in job adverts under plans announced by the government today. The ‘say what you pay’ law will mean jobseekers are no longer forced to blindly apply to roles that may not pay what they need. Estimates from the CIPD suggest just 41% of employers always publish salary ranges for roles – and fewer than one in five always publish specific salaries. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: ‘Whether you’re a young person starting out or a parent trying to support your family, you should know what a job pays before spending your time and effort applying for it. ‘That’s why we will make it a legal requirement for all employers to say what you pay.’ There is no set date for the changes to come into force, with the government saying only that legislation would be brought forward ‘as soon as possible’. ## Want to understand how politics affects your day to day? Metro's Senior Politics Reporter Craig Munro breaks down the biggest stories of the week into easy-to-understand explanations in his politics newsletter **Alright, Gov?** – sign up here. However, the PM called on businesses to get ahead of the law change by putting salaries on job adverts now. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told **Metro** the measure would give everyone ‘a far chance when starting their career’. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the move would help people get a foot in the door (Picture: Elek/SOPA Images/Shutterstock) He said: ‘Simple barriers can get in the way, such as employers not saying how much a job pays. ‘People deserve to know what they could earn before spending time applying for a job, so we’re changing the law to make sure pay information is included in job adverts, helping more people get a foot in the door.’ The move has also been welcomed by the Trades Union Congress, with General Secretary Paul Nowak pointing out that secrecy around salary can lead to lower salary offers for women, minority ethnic or disabled workers. He added: ‘Anyone who’s searched for a job knows how frustrating it is to read “competitive salary” instead of just saying how much they’ll be paid. ‘Why should a candidate be expected to go through a lengthy application and interview process without knowing whether the job will actually pay them enough to get by? ‘It’s absolutely right that the government clamp down on this disrespectful practice.’ Meanwhile, the government has also announced that tech company Siemens Mobility is setting up a work experience programme which will reach 10,000 young people over three years. Reynolds said the new offer will help them ‘land good jobs down the line’ by providing ‘a bit of experience and confidence’. Further measures to help young Brits get into work are expected to be set out in the Milburn Review, which is due in the coming weeks. Former health secretary Alan Milburn was asked to look into solutions for the crisis of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), which Burnham has called an ‘economic catastrophe and moral failure’. ******Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk.****** **For more stories like this,** check our news page. Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

Andy Burnham has said employers will have to state how much they are prepared to pay new hires. Legislation is expected to be brought forward, requiring employers to include salary information in their job adverts. ### Research by the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) has previously found 41 per cent of employers always included salary information in their job adverts. A 2023 survey of 832 decision-makers with hiring responsibilities found that around 27 per cent of employers never included salary information. ### TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say ### The Prime Minister said: "Whether you’re a young person starting out or a parent trying to support your family, you should know what a job pays before spending your time and effort applying for it. "That’s why we will make it a legal requirement for all employers to say what you pay." Mr Burnham also called for "businesses to open more doors and give young people the experience and confidence to take that first step into the world of work". Labour ministers have faced criticism for their handling of the jobs market, with 13 per cent of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training (Neet) in April to June this year. ### ### Earlier in the year, between January and March, the number of Neets aged 16-24 topped a million for the first time since 2013. A review into young people and work, carried out by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn, is due to conclude later this month. In the wider jobs market, the number of vacancies fell by an estimated 21,000, to 691,000, in the three months to September, data from the Office for National Statistics show. After last week’s Budget, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said: "Jobs have been destroyed by Labour". ### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * Andy Burnham set to delay watered-down 10-year plan in humiliating blow for PM * Frank Bruno tells Andy Burnham 'to do more' on mental health: 'Britons are suffering in silence!' * Shabana Mahmood to unveil controversial expansion of facial recognition technology in 'biggest-ever migration crackdown' ### ### Mrs Badenoch told the Commons that "businesses need cheaper energy, flexible labour markets and lower taxes; they are getting none of those". Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey claimed "a lack of economic growth" was behind "the cost-of-living crisis, higher taxes, broken public services, empty high streets, the lack of jobs and opportunity". He said: "British business is being held back, and it’s been held back above all by the terrible damage of the Conservative Brexit deal.” The move to require employers to include salary information in job adverts has been welcomed by TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak, who said: "Anyone who’s searched for a job knows how frustrating it is to read ‘competitive salary’ instead of just saying how much they’ll be paid." ### ### The union chief continued: "Why should a candidate be expected to go through a lengthy application and interview process without knowing whether the job will actually pay them enough to get by? "It’s absolutely right that the Government clamp down on this disrespectful practice. "Employers should be up front with potential recruits and clearly state how much a role will be paid." Mr Nowak added Labour "should also require employers to list flexible working options in every posting". ### ### Nishi Mayor, of the Youth Futures Foundation, said: "With one in eight 16 to 24-year-olds currently Neet, it is right and important that Government is consulting with employers to help make the path into work smoother for young people by removing barriers to entering the workplace. "We know from our work trialling real-world practices around recruiting and retaining young people with trailblazing employers that too many young people struggle to access opportunities when they are looking for jobs. "Providing clear information about pay can help young people make informed decisions about employment opportunities, which for employers could mean more applications from more suitable candidates, ensuring they have the talent pipeline they need." Penny East, chief executive of the Fawcett Society, said: "For too long, salary secrecy has put women at a disadvantage, leaving them negotiating in the dark and making it much harder to challenge unfair and unequal pay. "Requiring employers to publish salaries in job adverts is a significant step towards making work fairer for women and tackling the gender pay gap." ### ### New York became the largest US city to require most private employers to disclose salary ranges in 2022. The European Union adopted pay transparency rules the following year, giving member states until June 2026 to implement them in national law. ### **Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**

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