Bill > HB1402

This bill addresses job postings that require a driver's license by making it an unfair employment practice for employers to include a driver's license requirement in job advertisements unless the specific job functions actually necessitate driving. The law clarifies that merely traveling to and from a job site does not qualify as a legitimate reason to require a driver's license. If an employer violates this provision by inappropriately mandating a driver's license for a position, an affected job applicant can take legal action. The potential legal remedies include seeking a court order to stop the discriminatory practice, recovering monetary damages for harm sustained, or both. Additionally, if successful, the applicant could be awarded court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. By adding this new section to Chapter 49.44 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which governs employment practices, the bill aims to prevent unnecessary barriers to employment for individuals who might not have a driver's license but are otherwise qualified for a job.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1402&Year=2025&Initiative=false