Is Your Company Ready for Pay Transparency Laws in 2025?
- Jennie Ward
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
New Laws. New Rules. New Expectations.
by Jennie Ward | June 2025
June 2025 marks a turning point for employers across the U.S.—pay transparency is no longer optional in many states. With over 14 states now requiring some form of pay range disclosure in job ads, companies must take a proactive approach to compliance or risk penalties, legal action, and a loss of trust among applicants and employees.
Why It Matters
Pay transparency laws are designed to close persistent wage gaps and ensure fairer hiring practices. And it’s not just about compliance—job postings that include pay ranges attract 30% more applicants, according to recent studies. Candidates are demanding transparency, and companies that fail to adapt risk falling behind.
What’s Changing?
The map in our latest update shows that a growing number of states have already implemented pay range disclosure laws, with others coming online later this year. Whether you’re based in one of these states or hiring across borders, it's critical to understand your obligations and make swift adjustments.
What You Should Be Doing Now
Here’s a quick compliance checklist to keep your hiring practices aligned with current and upcoming laws:
✅ Include pay range & benefits in all job ads
✅ Review and update internal promotion policies
✅ Audit multi-state postings for legal alignment
✅ Document pay decisions and updates
✅ Train hiring managers on how to discuss compensation confidently and legally
How ImpactHR Can Help
We know this can be overwhelming, especially for smaller teams juggling multi-state operations. That’s where we come in. ImpactHR offers:
Job posting audits
Pay range consulting
DEI-neutral salary framework development
Recruiter & hiring manager training
Ongoing legal updates and compliance monitoring
Final Thoughts
Pay transparency is here to stay. Done right, it builds trust, boosts hiring performance, and positions your organization as a modern, equitable employer. Now’s the time to get ahead—not just to stay compliant, but to lead with integrity.
Need help navigating the shift? Let’s chat.
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