Bill > HB05387

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, significantly expands requirements for employers regarding wage and benefit disclosures and strengthens protections for employees and job applicants. It mandates that employers must include the wage or wage range and a general description of benefits in all public and internal job advertisements. Furthermore, employers will be required to annually provide current employees with the wage range and a general description of benefits for their existing positions. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating or discriminating against any employee or applicant who exercises their rights related to discussing or disclosing wages, or who inquires about wages. Important terms defined include "benefits" as health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other non-wage compensation, and "wage range" as the range an employer sets in good faith for a position, which can include pay scales or budgeted amounts. Violations of these provisions can result in statutory damages of $1,000 to $10,000, compensatory damages, attorney's fees, costs, punitive damages, and other legal relief, with actions to be brought within two years of the violation. The bill also clarifies that its provisions apply to positions performed within the state or outside the state if the employee reports to a worksite within the state.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (Joint)

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