{"id":18087,"date":"2025-09-30T13:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=18087"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:38:37","slug":"governor-meyer-signs-bills-boosting-pay-transparency-consumer-protections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/governor-meyer-signs-bills-boosting-pay-transparency-consumer-protections\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Meyer Signs Bills Boosting Pay Transparency, Consumer Protections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WILMINGTON \u2014 Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills into law Friday, September 26, aimed at increasing pay transparency in job postings and strengthening protections against unlicensed massage and bodywork businesses. House Bill 105, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Laura Sturgeon, will require most employers to include salary or wage ranges and a description of benefits in all job postings. The law will take effect two years after enactment.
\u201cInequities in pay in Delaware are real, and I truly appreciate Rep. Ross Levin and Sen. Sturgeon\u2019s leadership on this issue,\u201d Meyer said. \u201cAcross the country, pay transparency is becoming the norm, and today, Delaware is joining that progress,\u201d Ross Levin said. \u201cThis legislation empowers workers to advocate for fair pay, builds trust between employers and employees, and helps strengthen our economy so it works for everyone.\u201d Sen. Laura Sturgeon added, \u201cFor too long, job seekers have entered interviews without knowing the most important detail: what the job pays. By prioritizing salary transparency, we are empowering applicants to make informed decisions, negotiate fairly, and ensure businesses are actively addressing pay disparities.\u201d
House Bill 136, sponsored by Ross Levin and Sen. Nicole Poore, strengthens enforcement against unlicensed massage and bodywork establishments. The law requires a clear placard to be posted at the entrance of any business operating without a valid license and makes it a Class A misdemeanor to unlawfully remove that notice. \u201cConsumers deserve to know that the businesses they visit are operating safely and legally,\u201d Meyer said. \u201cThis law makes it clear when a business is not properly licensed and helps protect public health and community safety across Delaware.\u201d Sen. Poore added, \u201cPeople should be able to make safe choices when visiting massage and bodywork establishments, and that starts with knowing the businesses you frequent are properly licensed. This legislation holds these businesses accountable and puts the priority back toward the consumer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WILMINGTON \u2014 Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills into law Friday, September 26, aimed at increasing pay transparency in job postings and strengthening protections against unlicensed massage and bodywork businesses. House Bill 105, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. 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