Salary history Verified

Virginia salary history ban (SB 215 / HB 636)

Jurisdiction
Virginia
Effective date
2026-07-01
Who it covers
All employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • From July 1, 2026, Virginia employers may not seek an applicant's wage or salary history.
  • That includes asking the applicant, a former employer, or a third-party service.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in Virginia. Audit job-posting templates, recruiter scripts and applicant tracking settings now (in effect since 2026-07-01), and train hiring managers on what they may and may not ask or disclose. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • lis.virginia.gov
    https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB215
  • doli.virginia.gov
    https://doli.virginia.gov/2026/07/01/employment-law-updates-new-legislation-protecting-virginia-workers-applies-beginning-july-1-2026/