Clarifies "applicant" definition to support fair pay transparency enforcement.

The bill amends Washington's pay transparency laws to define "applicant" as someone with a genuine intent to be considered for employment. It aims to ensure workers have access to wage information necessary to combat pay discrimination while protecting businesses from abusive litigation practices. Employers must disclose wage scales or fixed wage amounts in job postings. Job applicants or employees can seek remedies for violations, including statutory damages, attorneys' fees, and costs.

Clarifies "applicant" definition to support fair pay transparency enforcement.

The bill amends Washington's pay transparency laws to define "applicant" as someone with a genuine intent to be considered for employment. It aims to ensure workers have access to wage information necessary to combat pay discrimination while protecting businesses from abusive litigation practices. Employers must disclose wage scales or fixed wage amounts in job postings. Job applicants or employees can seek remedies for violations, including statutory damages, attorneys' fees, and costs.