Cleveland, Ohio is the latest jurisdiction to pass a salary history and pay transparency law. The city joins other localities such as Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo, Ohio, and the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington in taking steps to address pay disparity concerns.
On April 28, 2025, Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025, codified as Chapter 669 of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances. The law takes effect Oct. 27, 2025.