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State & Local Laws

Detailed breakdown of salary transparency requirements by jurisdiction.

California (SB 1162)

ACTIVE
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2023
Employee Threshold15+ employees
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Pay scale (salary range) must be included in all job postings
  • Must provide pay scale to current employees upon request
  • Employers with 100+ employees must file annual pay data reports
Penalties

Up to $10,000 per violation; employees have private right of action

Colorado (Equal Pay for Equal Work Act)

ACTIVE
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2021
Employee ThresholdAll employers
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Compensation or range of compensation must be disclosed
  • General description of all benefits and other compensation required
  • Must notify employees of promotional opportunities
Penalties

$500-$10,000 per violation

New York State (S.9427-A)

ACTIVE
Effective DateSeptember 17, 2023
Employee Threshold4+ employees
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Salary or wage range (minimum and maximum)
  • Job description for the position
Penalties

$1,000 first violation; up to $5,000 for subsequent violations

New York City (Local Law 32)

ACTIVE
Effective DateNovember 1, 2022
Employee Threshold4+ employees
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Minimum and maximum salary for the position
  • Description of the position
Penalties

Up to $250,000 in civil penalties

Washington (SB 5761)

ACTIVE
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2023
Employee Threshold15+ employees
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Wage scale or salary range with minimum and maximum
  • General description of all benefits and other compensation
Penalties

Employer liable for wages, damages, and penalties

Illinois (HB 3129)

ACTIVE
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2025
Employee Threshold15+ employees
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Pay scale and benefits for the position
  • General description of benefits
Penalties

Fines up to $10,000 per violation

Ontario, Canada (Working for Workers Act)

ACTIVE
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2024
Employee ThresholdAll employers
Applies to RemoteYes
Requirements
  • Expected compensation or range of expected compensation
  • Workplace location information
  • Disclosure whether AI will be used in hiring process
Penalties

Compliance orders and potential fines

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Additional Jurisdictions

Connecticut, Nevada, Maryland, and Rhode Island also have pay transparency requirements, though some apply only upon request or after interviews. Use our Generator tool to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.