Employers Beware: Washington Businesses are Increasingly Finding Themselves the Targets of Class Action Lawsuits Arising from Violations of New Pay Transparency Requirements
Published October 26, 2023 Equal Pay and Opportunities Act Job Posting Requirements Went into Effect on January 1, 2023 The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act mandates that Washington employers with 15 or more employees include the following in their job postings: A wage scale or salary range, A general description of all benefits for that position, and A general description of all other compensation to be offered to the hired applicant. We’ve seen a significant increase in lawsuits