Bill > HB1831

This bill amends existing Washington state law regarding wage and salary disclosure requirements by adding a new provision that allows employers to correct wage posting violations without penalty. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing requirement that employers with 15 or more employees must disclose wage scales, salary ranges, and general benefits in job postings, and must provide salary information to employees seeking internal transfers. The key new provision is a "cure" mechanism that gives employers a 10-business-day window to correct their job postings after receiving written notice of non-compliance. If the employer fixes the posting within that timeframe, they cannot be assessed penalties, damages, or other legal remedies. This change provides employers with an opportunity to rectify inadvertent wage disclosure errors without immediately facing potential legal consequences, while still maintaining the overall transparency goals of the original wage disclosure law. The bill references RCW (Revised Code of Washington) sections 49.58.060 and 49.58.070, which outline the original remedies for wage disclosure violations.

Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1831&Year=2025&Initiative=false