Quick Answer: Effective September 26, 2027, Delaware House Bill 105 requires employers with 25+ employees to include salary ranges and a general description of benefits in all job postings (internal and external).
What is Required?
House Bill 105 mandates that job postings must include compensation information and benefits details. This applies to:
- External Job Postings: All public-facing job advertisements.
- Internal Job Postings: Opportunities advertised to current employees.
- Promotional Materials: Any materials used to recruit candidates.
Compensation Disclosure
Employers must disclose either the hourly rate or salary compensation range they reasonably expect to pay for the position. The range must be a good-faith estimate - not an inflated or artificially wide bracket.
Benefits Disclosure
In addition to salary, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for the position must be included. This covers health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and similar offerings.
Who Must Comply?
- Employers with 25 or more employees.
- Positions performed at least partially in Delaware.
- Positions reporting to a Delaware-based supervisor.
Timeline
- Signed into law: September 26, 2025
- Effective date: September 26, 2027 (2 years from signing)
Although the compliance deadline is 2027, many employers choose to update their templates early - especially those hiring across multiple states where pay transparency is already active.
Penalties
Non-compliance is enforced by the Delaware Department of Labor. Employers who fail to include required information in job postings may face enforcement actions and corrective orders.
How Delaware Compares
Delaware's law is similar in structure to New Jersey's and Maryland's mandates - requiring both salary range and benefits. The 25-employee threshold matches Ontario and Massachusetts. Companies already complying with multi-state transparency laws will find Delaware's requirements familiar.
Prepare for Delaware Compliance
Audit your current job postings to ensure they're ready for HB 105.
Helpful Resources
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The 2026 Pay Transparency Playbook
A comprehensive guide to navigating changing salary disclosure laws across North America.
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State-by-State Labor Department Links
Direct resources from regional labor boards regarding enforcement protocols.
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The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance
Understand the shift towards aggressive audits and pay equity litigation in 2026.