The Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025 on April 28, 2025, requiring employers with 15 or more employees located in the City of Cleveland to include salary ranges in all job postings. Additionally, the Ordinance prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s salary history.
In line with other Ohio cities, including Columbus and Cincinnati, the Ordinance broadly defines “salary” as hourly wages, commissions, bonuses, and benefits. While employers can still discuss salary expectations with applicants, they cannot rely on or ask about a candidate’s compensation history, or retaliate against a candidate who does not disclose their wage history.
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