On May 20, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned Chapter 383.
Document dated May 20, 2025, was added on Jun. 10, 2025, due to editorial backfill.
On Apr. 27, WAS LEG passed bill on postings, employer corrections.
WAS LEG passed SB 5408 (HB 1831) on employer job posting disclosures, corrections.
Amends WAS LEG 49.58.110, Law 242 of 2022 (employer wages, salary disclosures).
Follows WAS LEG 2022 enactment of Law 242, on salary range disclosure, #134002.
Bill Provisions
Revises content requirements for mandatory job postings, clarifies meaning of posting.
Provides employers opportunity to correct postings in violation of requirements, or demand correction from third-party posting entity, within 5 days of written notice.
Prohibits administrative remedy, or civil action, if employer corrects the job posting.
Revises disclosure requirements for internal transfers; specifies administrative, civil remedies available for violations; remedies stated are exclusive remedies available.
Legislative History
On Jan. 21, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 22, 2025, bill passed in Senate
On Mar. 4, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 15, 2025, bill passed in House.
Apr. 22, 2025, Senate concurred in House amendments; Apr. 27, 2025, to governor.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, SB 5408 effective 90 days after sine die adjournment, Jul. 27, 2025.
May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
On May 20, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned Chapter 383.
Document dated May 20, 2025, was added on Jun. 10, 2025, due to editorial backfill.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 383, 5/20/2025; Bill SB5408, HB1831, 4/27/2025; Citation: WAS LEG 49.58.110;
