The bill amends RCW 49.58.110 to enhance wage and salary disclosure requirements for employers in Washington State. It mandates that employers disclose the wage scale or salary range for job openings, or a fixed wage amount if applicable, along with a general description of benefits offered. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision allowing employers a chance to correct any violations related to these disclosures within five business days of receiving written notice from a job applicant. This correction opportunity is available until July 27, 2027, after which penalties may be assessed for non-compliance.

Furthermore, the bill establishes administrative remedies for violations, allowing the director to investigate complaints and impose statutory damages ranging from $100 to $5,000 per violation. It also outlines the process for civil actions that job applicants or employees can take against employers for violations, including the potential for actual damages and attorney fees. The bill clarifies that these administrative and civil remedies are exclusive, meaning that other remedies under previous laws are not applicable for violations of this section.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 49.58.110
Substitute Bill: 49.58.110
Bill as Passed Legislature: 49.58.110