Pay Transparency in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

Washington, D.C.'s strong pay transparency law applies when:

  • the employer has 1 employee or more in Washington, D.C.;

The employer must disclose:

  • the pay range
  • the benefits

Disclosure must happen:

  • in the job posting

Review the legislation.

Report a violation by emailing the Office of the D.C. Attorney General.

The penalty for violations is a lawsuit by D.C. Attorney General with various penalties possible.

This summary may not capture all nuances of the legislation. Review guidance from Washington, D.C. to confirm compliance.