Starting January 1, 2023, employers doing business in the State of Washington with at least 15 employees will be required to include the following information in each job posting:
(1) the wage scale or salary range;
(2) a general description of the benefits for that position; and
(3) a general description of other compensation to be offered to the hired applicant.
Specifically, Washington employers must post the salary (or hourly rate) as well as any additional compensation, such as commissions, and non-discretionary bonuses, for the offered position. If a salary range is used, it must be clear without open-ended ranges, and provide applicants with the employer’s most reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for the position. Employers must also provide a description of the offered benefits and other compensation, which includes, but is not limited to, health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including paid sick leave accruals, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), discretionary bonuses, and stock options. This law will apply to both public and private employers, as well as out-of-state employers and out-of-state job postings, if the job could be filled by an employee working in Washington.
