Virginia pay transparency law: pay in job ads

In force

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Who it applies to
All employers in Virginia.
What the ad must include
  • The wage, salary or a good-faith range (minimum and maximum) in public and internal postings.
Effective date
1 July 2026 (SB 215 / HB 636).
Penalties
Attorney General enforcement and a private right of action. A posting fixed within 15 business days of written notice cannot be sued over.

Official sources