HB 930 and HB 636 are desperately needed and I fully support both these bills. They are long overdue.

As a constituent that moved to Virginia from the Midwest where the cost of living is much lower than in Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania, disclosure of prior earning affected my starting wage compared with my peers. Having wages based on prior wages creates a significant difference in lifetime earnings throughout your career. This also affects earners moving in from areas where cost of living and wages are much higher through lost employment opportunities due to the supposition that the worker will not accept a lower wage or that they will leave. By offering a pay range for the position, each business can maintain their competitiveness while hiring workers that understand the compensation they will receive.