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Rules around compensation and pay transparency continue to increase across the country with more states enacting new pay transparency laws.  Delaware House Bill 105 (HB 105) is one of the latest of these new pay transparency laws. Starting in 2027, Delaware will require job postings to include salary or wage ranges and benefits information.   

Why does this matter? Because employee expectations are changing, regulators are increasingly active, and the compliance risk is real. For HR professionals, understanding this law isn’t an option. It’s become a strategic imperative.

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