6 pending bills that support workers, promote pay transparency
OLYMPIA — As the “Great Resignation” continues, legislators are advancing bills that protect workers, promote pay transparency and aim to make jobs in struggling sectors more attractive.
Here are a few that cleared the 5 p.m. Tuesday cut-off to pass their house of origin. The next deadline is Feb. 24.
1. ESSB 5761 — Wages and benefits in job postings
What it does: The bill requires employers to include the salary range in job postings, as well as a general description of the benefits and other compensation. It would apply to businesses with 15 or more employees.
2. ESHB 1795 — Nondisclosure agreements in the workplace
What it does: The bill aims to stop employers from using nondisclosure agreements to hide illegal conduct against workers. It bars employers from including provisions in a nondisclosure agreement that prevent workers from discussing workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations and sexual assault.
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