Virginia’s New Salary Transparency Law | Washington DC News

Virginia’s new wage transparency law, kicking in July 1st, forces employers to post salary ranges for every job opening, promotion, or transfer — public or internal — and bans asking about past pay. Designed to level the playing field, it lets applicants negotiate based on posted ranges instead of previous salaries. While “good-faith wage ranges” can be wide, they still set a ceiling for negotiation. Internally, it’s sparking questions about pay equity and forcing companies to explain compensation decisions. The state is prioritizing education, especially for small businesses, ahead of enforcement — with fines and employee lawsuits as potential consequences. This move positions Virginia alongside states pushing for fairer, more transparent hiring practices. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/063d13e5ccc5375a