Virginia employers must include a wage or salary range in every job posting and hiring advertisement starting July 1, 2026. They are also prohibited from asking applicants or former employers about salary history.
These rules, along with limits on non-compete agreements for certain healthcare workers and employees laid off without severance, require updates to postings, hiring processes, and contracts for any positions in Virginia. The changes took effect on July 1, 2026, with official guidance from the Department of Labor and Industry available for reference.
The main requirement is that every job posting and hiring advertisement in Virginia must include a wage or salary range for the position. This applies starting July 1, 2026, to promote transparency in compensation.
The range must be stated clearly and specifically in the text of the advertisement. Employers cannot rely on general statements that do not provide numerical information about pay.
Criteria for compliance include ensuring the range reflects the actual compensation the employer plans to offer for the role. The disclosure must cover the minimum and maximum amounts without ambiguity.
Limitations of the rule mean it applies only to positions in Virginia and does not affect job postings for locations outside the state. Employers operating in multiple states should create separate advertisements for Virginia-based roles.
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