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Virginia pay transparency law

All employers must include a pay range in every posting, including promotion and transfer postings, and may not ask about or rely on past pay. Remote roles open to Virginia applicants are covered.

Status

In force since July 1, 2026

Who is covered

All employers

Posting must include

Pay range in the posting

Remote roles

Yes. Remote roles that could be performed in Virginia are covered.

Penalties

Up to $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for later ones, with a 15-business-day correction window.

Verification

Not yet checked against official sources. Based on the secondary sources below.