In Washington State, the law requiring employers to disclose wage and salary ranges in job postings is found in RCW 49.58.110. This statute is part of the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). Under this law, employers with 15 or more employees must provide a salary range or wage scale, along with a description of benefits, in any job posting that seeks to fill a position. The law’s goal is to promote pay transparency and help reduce wage disparities, particularly for historically marginalized groups.
Noncompliance with the wage disclosure requirements can result in civil penalties, making it essential for Washington employers to ensure that their job advertisements comply with these rules.
Private Attorneys can bring civil actions based on violations of RCW 49.58.110. Please call Nolan Lim Law Firm, PS if you have any questions about this law and your rights under it.
