Job Posting Requirments
Megan Livres | Legal Counsel
12/4/24 11:06 AM
As a reminder, pursuant to amendments to state law effective January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must include in all job postings: (1) a wage scale or salary range, (2) a general description of all benefits, and (3) a general description of other compensation. The requirements stem from amended portions of the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (“EPOA”). Under the EPOA, a “posting” means any solicitation aimed at recruiting candidates for a specific job opening, whether conducted directly by the employer or indirectly through a third party.
Associated Industries brings this to your attention once again because we have recently seen numerous lawsuits brought against employers alleging insufficient job postings in violation of the EPOA, regardless of whether the claimant is a bona fide applicant for the position at issue. In addition, a question seeking clarity on the definition of a “job applicant” under the EPOA is currently before the Washington State Supreme Court, and we will update you once more when that decision is announced. More information about the EPOA can be found here.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. In addition, we invite you to attend Associated Industries’ Year End Round Up Webinar on December 11, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. which will summarize the major developments in employment law that we’ve seen throughout the year. We hope to see you there!