Pay transparency laws for LO job posts
| State | Effective | Employer threshold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | Jan 1, 2021 | All employers | Comp and benefits |
| California | Jan 1, 2023 | 15+ | SB 642 (2026-01-01) broadens wages to include bonuses and other comp |
| Washington | Jan 1, 2023 | 15+ | Amended 2026-01-01; wage range plus benefits and other comp |
| New York | Sep 17, 2023 | 4+ | Must state whether a role is commission-based (NYC since Nov 2022) |
| Hawaii | Jan 1, 2024 | 50+ | |
| District of Columbia | Jun 30, 2024 | All | Healthcare benefits disclosed before first interview |
| Maryland | Oct 1, 2024 | All | Range plus benefits and other comp; verify date |
| Illinois | Jan 1, 2025 | 15+ | Includes remote roles reporting to IL |
| Minnesota | Jan 1, 2025 | 30+ | Range plus other comp |
| New Jersey | Jun 1, 2025 | 10+ | Range plus benefits |
| Vermont | Jul 1, 2025 | 5+ | Commission-based roles need no range but must say so |
| Massachusetts | Oct 29, 2025 | 25+ | Verify date |
| Virginia | Jul 1, 2026 | 1+ | Good-faith ranges; cure period |
| Maine | Jul 29, 2026 | 10+ | Commission-only roles exempt from range but must say so |
| Connecticut | Oct 1, 2026 | unconfirmed | Ranges plus benefits |
| Delaware | Sep 26, 2027 Upcoming | 26+ | Verify date |
Sources: paycor.com, foley.com, lowenstein.com