Quick Answer: Washington's SB 5761 (effective Jan 2023) requires employers with 15+ employees to include salary/wage scale AND a general description of benefits in job postings. This applies to WA jobs and remote positions open to WA residents.
Who Must Comply?
- Employers with 15+ employees (counted anywhere)
- Jobs performed in Washington State
- Remote positions that could be filled by WA residents
- Jobs with at least one WA-based employee
What's Required?
- Wage scale or salary range — min and max
- Benefits description — health, retirement, PTO, etc.
- Other compensation — bonuses, commissions if applicable
Violates WA
Law
DevOps Engineer - Seattle
$130,000 -
$160,000/year
Competitive benefits!
❌ Benefits not specified
WA
Compliant
DevOps Engineer - Seattle
$130,000 -
$160,000/year
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) 4% match; 4 weeks PTO
✓ Benefits listed
Missing Benefits = Non-Compliant in Washington
Generate Benefits-Compliant Post →Penalties
- Civil penalties determined by WA Dept of Labor
- Complaints can trigger investigations
- Remedies may include back pay and damages
Who This Applies To
15+ employees?
Yes, must comply
Yes, must comply
Under 15?
Exempt (for now)
Exempt (for now)
Remote roles?
Yes if open to WA
Yes if open to WA
Tech companies?
Heavily enforced
Heavily enforced