Pay transparency laws, which require employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings or upon request, vary across states. States with pay transparency laws include California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, with laws often differing in scope, such as whether they apply to internal roles or external job postings. These laws aim to promote equitable pay practices and reduce wage gaps by increasing transparency in compensation.
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