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Chapter 49.58 RCW

WASHINGTON EQUAL PAY AND OPPORTUNITIES ACT

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

(Formerly: Wages—Advancement Opportunities)

Sections

HTMLPDF 49.58.005Findings—Intent.
HTMLPDF 49.58.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 49.58.020Wage discrimination based on gender or membership in other protected class prohibited—Penalty—Civil recovery.
HTMLPDF 49.58.030Finding—When career advancement limited by gender or membership in other protected class—Remedies—Complaint—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 49.58.040Certain employer conduct prohibited—Employee not required to disclose compensation.
HTMLPDF 49.58.050Employer retaliation prohibited.
HTMLPDF 49.58.060Complaint by employee—Investigation by director—Resolving the violation—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 49.58.070Employee may bring civil action—Damages and relief.
HTMLPDF 49.58.080Violation of chapter—Adoption of discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.
HTMLPDF 49.58.090Rules.
HTMLPDF 49.58.100Employer seeking wage and salary history of applicants prohibited—Remedies.
HTMLPDF 49.58.110Disclosure of wage or salary range by employer—When required—Violations—Remedies.
HTMLPDF 49.58.120Employer driving requirements.
HTMLPDF 49.58.900Department of labor and industries materials and outreach.