Resources · Updated June 2026
Pay Transparency Guides
Plain-English explanations of US pay transparency laws — who they apply to, what job postings must include, and what the fines look like.
Updated October 2026
Pay Transparency Law News & Updates
A running log of every law change we track — new laws, effective dates, amendments, and proposed rules. Connecticut took effect October 1; Delaware follows in 2027.
July 2026
California Pay Transparency Law: SB 1162 and the 2026 Amendments
SB 642 tightened what counts as a compliant pay scale and SB 464 made pay-data-reporting penalties mandatory. Here is what actually changed on January 1, 2026 — and what didn't.
July 2026
Maine Pay Transparency Law (LD 54): Now in Effect, 2026 Guide
In force since July 29, Maine's posting law covers employers with 10+ employees, and many of them haven't heard of it yet. What every posting needs now.
July 2026
The EU Pay Transparency Directive, One Month Past Its Deadline
Only four member states transposed Directive 2023/970 by June 7, 2026. What the directive actually requires in hiring, and how to stay compliant while the patchwork fills in.
July 2026
New Jersey Pay Transparency Law: Requirements & Penalties
P.L. 2024, c.91 took effect June 1, 2025 and counts your employees company-wide — plus it requires benefits disclosure, not just a pay range. Not to be confused with Jersey City's ordinance.
July 2026
Maryland Wage Range Transparency Act: No Employer Is Too Small
Maryland's posting law applies to every employer — there is no size threshold. Wage range, benefits, and other compensation are all required in postings.
July 2026
Minnesota Pay Transparency Law: Salary Ranges Can't Be Open-Ended
Minn. Stat. § 181.173 covers employers with 30+ Minnesota employees and bans open-ended ranges like "$60,000 and up." Benefits descriptions are required too.
October 2026
Connecticut Pay Transparency Law (Public Act 26-12): Employer Guide
Since October 1, 2026, every Connecticut employer must post the wage or a good-faith range and a benefits description, including for remote roles that report into Connecticut.
October 2026
Virginia Pay Transparency Law (SB 215 / HB 636): Employer Guide
Since July 1, 2026, every Virginia employer must include pay or a good-faith range in public and internal postings. Applicants can sue, but there is a 15-business-day cure period.
October 2026
Delaware Pay Transparency Law (HB 105): What Changes in 2027
From September 26, 2027, Delaware employers with more than 25 employees must post a good-faith pay range and a benefits description. A first violation brings a warning.
October 2026
Washington, DC Pay Transparency Law: Employer Guide
Every DC employer must post the projected salary or hourly range and disclose healthcare benefits before the first interview. Fines run $1,000 to $20,000.
October 2026
Nevada Pay Transparency Law (SB 293): Ranges After the Interview
Nevada doesn't require pay ranges in postings, but employers must give interviewed applicants the range, and can't ask about salary history.
October 2026
Rhode Island Pay Transparency Law: Ranges on Request
Rhode Island doesn't require ranges in postings, but applicants must get the range on request and before pay is discussed. Salary-history questions are banned.
July 2026
Vermont Pay Transparency Law (Act 155): Employer Guide
Vermont requires good-faith pay ranges in written job ads for employers with 5+ employees — one of the lowest thresholds in the country. Commission and tipped roles have special rules.
July 2026
Hawaii Pay Transparency Law (Act 203): Employer Guide
Hawaii requires salary ranges that "reasonably reflect actual expected compensation" for employers with 50+ employees — and internal promotions are excluded.
July 2026
State of Pay Transparency 2026: We Scanned 917 Job Postings
Original research: 73% of job postings from 127 tech companies are non-compliant. Ashby users: 100% violation rate. Here is what we found.
July 2026
What Counts as a Valid Salary Range in a Job Posting?
"Competitive salary", a single number, and wide ranges can all be violations. Here is the good-faith standard each state applies.
July 2026
New York State Pay Transparency Law: Requirements & Penalties
NY Labor Law §194-b is a separate law from NYC Local Law 32 — both can apply to the same posting. Here is how they differ and what each requires.
July 2026
Washington State Pay Transparency Law: EPEWA Requirements
Washington requires both a salary range and a benefits description in job postings. Here is what qualifies and what does not.
July 2026
Illinois Pay Transparency Law 2025: Job Posting Requirements
Illinois HB 3129 took effect January 1, 2025. It requires pay scale, benefits description, and internal posting notifications.
July 2026
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Must Know
The Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act took effect October 2025 with penalties up to $25,000 — among the highest in the country.
June 2026
Every State That Requires Salary Ranges in Job Postings (2026)
A complete, up-to-date list of US states and cities with active pay-posting laws — plus employee thresholds and enforcement dates.
June 2026
Pay Transparency for Remote Job Postings: Which States Apply?
Remote roles complicate compliance — multiple states can claim jurisdiction over a single listing. Here is what you need to know.
June 2026
Pay Transparency Law Fines & Penalties by State
A reference table of civil penalties across every state with an active law, from Colorado's $500 per-posting fine to New York City's $250,000 cap.
June 2026
New York City Pay Transparency Law: A Complete Guide
NYC Local Law 32 covers all employers with four or more workers. Here is what every job posting must include and how the CCHR enforces it.
June 2026
Colorado Pay Transparency Law (EPEWA): Requirements & FAQ
Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act applies to every employer with at least one Colorado employee — including remote workers outside the state.
June 2026
Pay Transparency Compliance Checklist for HR Teams
A step-by-step checklist to audit your job postings, set salary bands, and build a sustainable compliance workflow.
June 2026
Benefits Disclosure in Job Postings: What the Law Requires
Colorado and a handful of other jurisdictions go beyond salary ranges and require you to describe benefits. Here is the full breakdown.
June 2026
Pay Transparency Requirements for Small Businesses
Most pay transparency laws apply to employers with 15+ employees — but some start at 4. Know your threshold before you post.