Index
Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act
Summary
Prohibits pay discrimination based on gender and requires employers to provide salary ranges and descriptions of benefits in job postings.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to see the salary range for a position before being hired.
- 02.Right to discuss wages with coworkers without fear of being fired.
- 03.Right to equal pay for work that is substantially similar to coworkers of a different gender.
Penalties
- 01.Actual damages or statutory damages of $5,000, whichever is greater.
- 02.Payment of the employee's costs and reasonable attorney fees.
- 03.Requirement to update job postings to include required pay data.
Verified Citations
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