A new Washington state law will require employers to post salary ranges for jobs they're trying to fill, starting Jan. 1. Colorado, California and NYC have recently passed similar laws.
According to the department, vague language such as "$60,000 per year and up" or "up to $29 an hour" won't meet the new law's transparency requirements.Postings also must describe benefits associated with a job, including vacation days, health insurance and retirement plans.In a floor speech in February, state Sen.
Lawmakers who opposed the proposal argued it would put an unnecessary burden on companies looking to hire in Washington.Of note: The new Washington law applies to employers with 15 workers or more, even if most of a company's workforce is located out of state.
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