District of Columbia pay transparency law: pay in job ads

In force

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Who it applies to
All employers, regardless of size.
What the ad must include
  • The minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay in good faith.
  • A description of health care benefits, before the first interview.
Effective date
30 June 2024.
Penalties
Enforced by the DC Attorney General and the Department of Employment Services; civil penalties apply.

Official sources