Washington Lawmakers Cut Employers a Break for Job Posting Noncompliance: 7 Things You Should Do
Washington employers will soon get some relief from the state’s strict job posting requirements after lawmakers unanimously passed a law to mitigate some of the more onerous parts of the key state statute. Starting July 27, state law will provide a grace period to correct violations , limit the amount of damages that applicants and workers can receive if violations are found, and offer additional flexibility to comply with the law. What do you need to know about the new law signed into effect today, and what seven things should Washington employers do as a result of this fortunate development? 2023 Job Posting Rules Carry Steep Risk Since January 1, 2023, Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA) has required that employers ensure their job postings include the “wage scale or salary range and general description of benefits and other compensation” to promote pay transparency as one way to combat pay inequity. These rules – and their consequences – are arguably the stric...