The original headline is "Show and Tell: New State Salary Disclosure Laws Go into Effect"

Short summary

As of August 2026, 16 states plus D.C. have pay transparency laws requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings, with Virginia and Maine being the newest additions. The laws vary significantly in scope, coverage thresholds, and enforcement mechanisms, creating a complex compliance patchwork for multi-state employers. Virginia's law applies to all employers with no minimum headcount, requires good-faith wage ranges in all postings, and bans salary history inquiries.

• •16 states plus D.C. now require pay transparency in job postings as of August 2026
• •Laws vary widely in coverage thresholds, disclosure triggers, and enforcement mechanisms
• •Virginia and Maine are newest additions; Virginia bans salary history inquiries and covers all employers

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