Virginia pay transparency law

Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:12 (SB 215 / HB 636, 2026)

Do employers in Virginia have to post salary ranges?

Pay range required in job postings. Postings must include a good-faith pay range.

Which employers are covered?

All employers.

When did it take effect?

July 1, 2026.

What are the penalties?

$1,000 first violation, $5,000 subsequent; private action within one year after a 15-business-day cure notice

Official source, last checked 2026-10-17.

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