Courthouse News Service

Washington justices press attorneys on meaning of ‘job applicant’ in pay transparency fight

A now-hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Highland Park, Ill., on July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) OLYMPIA, Wash. (CN) — The Washington Supreme Court is tasked with determining what ...
JD Supra

Washington State Supreme Court Broadly Defines Job Applicants Covered by Pay Transparency Law

In a closely watched decision on September 4, 2025, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that job applicants can sue for violations of the state’s pay transparency law without needing to prove ...
The National Law Review

Wanted: Job Applicants (No Strings Attached): Washington’s New Standard for Pay Posting Compliance

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
JD Supra

Much Needed Clarity May Finally Be Coming on Who Qualifies as a Job Applicant Under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

On August 20, 2024, Western District of Washington Judge John H. Chun asked the Washington Supreme Court to answer the question of what a party must prove to be considered a “job applicant” for the ...