For startups
Hiring remote from day one? Some laws apply from employee number one.
Colorado, Maryland, Virginia and DC apply to employers of any size. Your first remote hire can bring them all into scope.
Why it's hard
No HR team yet
Founders and hiring managers write postings without a compliance review.
Headcount thresholds move
Cross 10, 15 or 25 employees and more states start to apply — often mid-hiring-plan.
Equity and bonus language
Variable pay needs to be described alongside the range in some states.
How to get compliant
- See what applies at your size. Find every law that covers a company your size. Laws for 10 employees →
- Build a compliant range. Turn your range and locations into posting-ready language. Open the range builder →
- Check each posting. Run every job description through the free validator before it goes live. Check a posting free →
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