Washington Supreme Court ruling impacts employer job postings

SEATTLE, Wash. – Employers in Washington are advised to ensure that job postings include wage information to avoid potential penalties.

The Washington Supreme Court ruled on September 4 that businesses with 15 or more employees can be sued for not including wage scales and ranges in job postings, as mandated by the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. This applies even if the person suing is not a genuine job applicant, the Washington Research Council said in a release .

Including wage information is required under the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The law states, “a job applicant or employee may bring a civil action against an employer for a violation of this section. A prevailing job applicant or employee is entitled to statutory damages of no less than $100 and no m