The state's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which came into effect on January 1, requires employers with 15 or more employees to include salary and benefits information in external and internal job postings; employers that don't comply could face heavy fines. The Washington Hospitality Association has resources to help navigate these new rules, including a webinar and a toolkit called "Best Practices in 2023." The association is also hosting a members-only webinar on April 24 at 10 a.m. to provide the latest information on meal period and rest break class action lawsuits. The webinar will review the rules so employers can identify risks and learn practical information on how to protect their business. To register, visit the members-only site at access.wahospitality.org. First-time users can click on "need access" to get login information.
For more information, go to: https://wahospitality.org/